Real Madrid, the most successful team in the history of the UEFA Champions League, are all set to welcome RB Leipzig at Santiago Bernabeu tonight. Real Madrid, however, already have won the first leg by a narrow 0-1 margin against Leipzig. The second leg will take place tonight at Santiago Bernabeu, where Real Madrid only need to avoid a defeat.
RB Leipzig have been one of the emerging teams in recent years. But it seems really hard for them to beat Real Madrid tonight at Santiago Bernabeu, the fortress for Real Madrid.
Stats & Facts
- RB Leipzig have won one of their three meetings with Real Madrid in the Champions League. Meanwhile, they lost the remaining two, including their most recent 2-0 defeat against the Los Blancos.
- Leipzig have played only two European games in Spain – one against Real Madrid and the other against Real Sociedad. Although the German club lost the away meeting with Real Madrid, they defeated Real Sociedad in the Europa League play-off.
- Real Madrid have an excellent record in the Champions League. While winning the first leg, they have failed to progress from only one of their previous 20 knockout stage games. The only exception was in the 2018-2019 season when Ajax eliminated them from the Round of 16.
- RB Leipzig have failed to win each of their last six games in the knockout stage of the Champions League, losing five and drawing the other one.
- Leipzig have failed to score in five of their last six knockout stage games in the Champions League.
- Real Madrid have won all their seven games this season in the Champions League.
Team News
Real Madrid’s star boy Jude Bellingham saw a controversial red card in the match against Valencia in La Liga. But he doesn’t have to miss the Champions League game through suspension. Additionally, Eduardo Camavinga has returned to the squad and is ready to play tonight.
But Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will miss the service of David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and Eder Militao due to their respective injury.
As for RB Leipzig, defender Mohamed Simakan is ineligible to play tonight due to a suspension. However, Lukas Klostermann is the injury-affected player ahead of the match against Real Madrid.
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Lunin; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Possible Lineup for RB Leipzig:
Gulacsi; Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Olmo, Haidara, Schlager, Simons; Openda, Sesko
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig showed a great defensive solidity during the first leg against Real Madrid. Although Real Madrid dominated in the first leg, they couldn’t score more than one goal.
However, Madrid, no doubt, will be aggressive tonight when they welcome Leipzig at Santiago Bernabeu. It is unlike RB Leipzig could score against Real Madrid in the most difficult stadium for any opponents.
Betfair Odds
Real Madrid: 1.57
Draw: 4.60
RB Leipzig: 5.66
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