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Demichelis hails “true professional” Orban and “Man of the Match” Gruda after Leipzig’s fifth home win

Willi Orban makes his 400th RB Leipzig appearance in their 5-2 win over FC Augsburg on Saturday afternoon.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:16 PM
Demichelis hails “true professional” Orban and “Man of the Match” Gruda after Leipzig’s fifth home win
Key Things to Know
  • Martín Demichelis praised Willi Orban and Brajan Gruda following RB Leipzig's 5-2 victory over FC Augsburg.
  • RB Leipzig defeated FC Augsburg 5-2 to maintain a perfect home record in the Bundesliga.
  • Defender Willi Orban made his milestone 400th appearance for RB Leipzig during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

RB Leipzig manager Martín Demichelis praised Willi Orban and Brajan Gruda following a 5-2 Bundesliga victory over FC Augsburg on Saturday. Orban marked his milestone 400th appearance for the club, earning a standing ovation from supporters when substituted late in the match. Demichelis hailed the Hungarian defender as a true professional after Leipzig maintained their perfect home record.

Attacking midfielder Brajan Gruda earned Man of the Match honors after providing two assists in the first half to help Leipzig overcome an early deficit. Gruda expressed excitement about joining the German national team for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures after returning from injury.

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