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Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Champions League preview: All you need to know

Real Madrid are strong favorites after scoring 13 goals in their last five matches, while RB Leipzig arrive after a 6-1 Bundesliga defeat.

  • On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Real Madrid hosts RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabeu in a Champions League match, with kickoff at 20:00 GMT and Madrid entering as strong favorites.
  • Leipzig seeks recovery following a heavy 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, contrasting sharply with Real Madrid's recent form of scoring four goals in each of their last two outings.
  • Manager Jose Mourinho welcomes back Vinicius Junior from suspension, while Kylian Mbappe leads the attack after scoring twice against Sevilla in Madrid's recent 4-1 victory.
  • Analysts predict a comfortable Real Madrid win with a 4-1 scoreline, though Leipzig threatens through Christopher Nkunku and Antonio Nusa, who have combined for nine goals this season.
  • Madrid sits eighth in the Champions League standings while Leipzig occupies 21st, positioning Real Madrid to advance before facing Barcelona in El Clasico next.
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Real Madrid are chasing a third Champions League win when they host RB Leipzig on Thursday (October 22, 2026) early morning WIB. Los Blancos have significant capital.

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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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