In their quest to advance in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages, RB Leipzig faces another formidable opponent in Real Madrid. After a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the group stage last season, RB Leipzig is poised for another intense battle.

Despite a recent setback with a 2-2 draw against Augsburg, RB Leipzig remains a force to be reckoned with at home, winning four of their last six Champions League fixtures. With both teams frequently finding the net in their recent encounters, expect an exciting clash at the Red Bull Arena.


Real Madrid, on the other hand, is riding high on confidence after a dominant 4-0 victory over Girona, leading La Liga by five points and winning their Champions League group with a perfect record. Despite their loss to RB Leipzig last season, Real Madrid boasts an impressive record against German sides in the Champions League.

As the match unfolds, keep an eye on RB Leipzig’s Loïs Openda, who has been in prolific form, scoring in each of their last four fixtures. Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior is also a player to watch, with three of his last six goals coming within the first 15 minutes of play.

With RB Leipzig frequently striking early in their Champions League games, expect an electrifying encounter as they face off against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.