diff --git a/python/dune/perftool/pdelab/basis.py b/python/dune/perftool/pdelab/basis.py
index a5fbae1f960de581523d3c8dde9408c2477812e1..26ea241ab25255b194646c9ab19545ca8062bae0 100644
--- a/python/dune/perftool/pdelab/basis.py
+++ b/python/dune/perftool/pdelab/basis.py
@@ -208,7 +208,6 @@ def evaluate_coefficient_gradient(interface, element, name, container, restricti
     # and proceed to call the necessary generator functions
     temporary_variable(name, shape=shape, shape_impl=shape_impl)
     lfs = name_lfs(element, restriction, tree_path)
-    from pudb import set_trace; set_trace()
     basis = interface.pymbolic_reference_gradient(leaf_element, restriction, 0, context='trialgrad')
     index, _ = get_pymbolic_indices(basis)