Leipzig vs Real Madrid Preview | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Leipzig

PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Klostermann, Orban, Raum; Schlager, Kampl; Simons, Olmo; Openda, Sesko

Real Madrid

PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Vazquez, Carvajal, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Tchouameni; Diaz; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior

PREDICTION

Expectations are high for an entertaining match, with RB Leipzig likely to maintain their naturally attacking style of play, regardless of Real Madrid's offensive prowess. Even in the absence of Bellingham, 'Los Blancos' present a formidable offensive threat, particularly with the speed of Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior expected to trouble the RB Leipzig defense, especially considering their inability to keep a clean sheet during the group stage. However, Real Madrid themselves only managed two clean sheets, conceding at least once in all three away fixtures. Bearing this in mind, while the superior quality of the Spanish giants should lead them to victory over 90 minutes, both teams scoring is also a likely outcome.