Match report
Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig: match report
Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Silva, Güler, Mbappé, and Diomande.
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Real Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match was part of the League Stage 3.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 43rd minute. Arda Güler doubled the lead just after half-time, scoring in the 52nd minute with an assist from Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé added a third goal for Real Madrid in the 83rd minute, assisted by Yan Diomande. RB Leipzig pulled one back in the 85th minute through Tidiam Gomis, who was assisted by Christoph Baumgartner.
Real Madrid responded quickly, with Yan Diomande scoring in the 87th minute, assisted by Brahim Díaz, to seal the 4-1 victory.
Real Madrid dominated possession with 65% compared to RB Leipzig's 35%. They had 11 shots on target, while Leipzig managed 6. Real Madrid also earned 7 corners to Leipzig's 1.
In terms of discipline, Álvaro Fernández Carreras received a yellow card for Real Madrid in the 68th minute, while Rocco Reitz was booked for RB Leipzig in the 70th minute.
Going into the game, Real Madrid were in 9th place with 6 points from 2 matches, while RB Leipzig sat in 23rd with 3 points from 2 matches. This result will impact their standings in the Champions League table.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Real Madrid face RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at 20:00 BST at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Real Madrid are currently in 8th place in the league table, having played 2 matches, winning both and earning 6 points. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4. Their recent form shows 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 games (WWWLW).
In their last match, Real Madrid defeated Sevilla FC 4-1 on Saturday. They also won against AS Roma 4-3 and Villarreal 1-0 in previous fixtures, but lost to Atlético Madrid 2-1 earlier this month.
RB Leipzig sit in 21st place, with 2 matches played, 1 win, and 3 points. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 4. Their recent form is 3 wins and 2 losses (LWWLW).
Leipzig's last match was a heavy 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Saturday. They previously won against PSV Eindhoven 1-0 and Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0, but lost to Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 earlier this month.
In head-to-head meetings, Real Madrid have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 1 against RB Leipzig in their 4 encounters. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw in March 2024.
The odds suggest that Real Madrid are the favourites to win this match.
Match Events
All events- 88'Kylian Mbappé(Out: Carlos Espí)
- 88'Jude Bellingham(Out: Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa)
- 87'Yan Diomande(4 - 1)(Assist: Brahim Díaz)
- 85'Tidiam Gomis(3 - 1)(Assist: Christoph Baumgartner)
- 83'Kylian Mbappé(3 - 0)(Assist: Yan Diomande)
- 78'Christopher Nkunku(Out: Christoph Baumgartner)
- 78'Arda Güler(Out: Brahim Díaz)
- 73'David Raum(Out: Max Finkgräfe)
Match Statistics
All stats- 64%Possession36%
- 2.90Expected Goals (xG)1.40
- 11Shots on Target6
- 7Corners1
- 13Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
Real Madrid 96%Draw 3%RB Leipzig 1%
Real Madrid is most likely to win the game against RB Leipzig.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Champions League · League Stage 3
- VenueSantiago Bernabeu, Madrid · 83186
- RefereeKovacs, Istvan
- ForecastClear night, 14.31°C
Last five games
Real MadridWWWWW
RB LeipzigWWWLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Aston Villa | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 |  Liverpool | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 |  VfB Stuttgart | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| 7 |  Arsenal | 3 | +4 | 7 |
Highlights
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Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: result, stats & highlights
Real Madrid and RB Leipzig finished 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 3) at Santiago Bernabeu. Played: (your local time).
Real Madrid are 4th in the table on 9 points; RB Leipzig are 30th on 3.
Recent form: Real Madrid WWWWW, RB Leipzig WWWLL.
Head-to-head (last 5): Real Madrid 3 wins, 1 draws, RB Leipzig 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.