Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig LIVE: minute by minute for the Champions League

Bernardo Silva could not tap the ball to define the cross that Arda Güler had made after a brilliant play. Antonio Nusa is the most unbalanced. Cross from the left, leaving Valverde scattered, Rüdiger cut the cross. Madrid's third foul in their attempt to cut off the attacking plays of the German team. Romulo was facing the Madrid goal, however Rüdiger managed to recover and take the ball away from him. Leipzig shows that it can handle the ball against Real Madrid. The match has started! The Champions League anthem is played at the Bernabéu. Real Madrid started its warm-up. Konaté's gesture to Florentino Pérez Ibrahima Konaté made a striking gesture while greeting Florentino Pérez during his visit to Real Madrid. The French center-back showed a gesture of respect to the Madrid president that did not go unnoticed. Leipzig come onto the field. Rafa González sees Diomande at Real Madrid Rafa González, the scout who participated in Diomande's signing by RB Leipzig, highlighted his potential and assured that the footballer will succeed at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is going for its third Champions League victory. The team led by José Mourinho will seek to defeat RB Leipzig to gain nine points in the group stage and maintain their perfect record in the Champions League. If they achieve this, they will be on par with PSG and Liverpool. Real Madrid and Leipzig have faced each other four times. The history between the two teams in the Champions League is equal: Real Madrid has two victories, RB Leipzig has one, and the other match ended in a draw. Their last encounter was in 2024, with a 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Know the "XI" of Real Madrid. Know the "11" of RB Leipzig. RB Leipzig "mocks" Real Madrid In the preview of the Champions League match, RB Leipzig visited the Santiago Bernabéu and made an indirect remark to Real Madrid by recalling that they have never won the German Cup. The comment was recorded in a funny post by the German team. Real Madrid is motivated for the Champions League. Real Madrid published a motivational video on its social media before its match against RB Leipzig for the third leg of the Champions League. What channel will broadcast Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig? The match between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig for the Champions League 2026-27 will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+ Premium. RB Leipzig's latest matches RB Leipzig arrives at the match after losing 6-1 to Bayern Munich. However, they had achieved three victories in their four previous matches, with victories over Eintracht Frankfurt (6-0) and Hamburg (5-0). Real Madrid's latest matches Real Madrid is in good form, with four victories in their last five matches. Their most recent triumph was a resounding 4-1 against Sevilla, so they will seek to maintain the streak against RB Leipzig. Possible Real Madrid lineup Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., Yan Diomandé, and Kylian Mbappé. Coach: José Mourinho Possible RB Leipzig lineup Maarten Vandevoordt, Ridle Baku, Willi Orbán, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Neil El Aynaoui, Brajan Gruda, Christopher Nkunku, Antonio Nusa, and Romulo Cardoso. What time is Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig playing? Real Madrid faces RB Leipzig this Wednesday, October 21st, for the third leg of the Champions League 2026-27 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Spain. The match will start at 2:00 PM in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, and at 9:00 PM in Spain. The Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé (d) and Aurelien Tchouaméni during the team's training to prepare for the Champions League match they will play tomorrow against RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in the capital. EFE/Sergio Pérez Three consecutive victories could strengthen Madrid The white team will try to prolong its good start in the European competition and achieve nine points in their first three legs. Reaching that figure would represent an important boost in the group stage standings, where the format allows the top eight teams to advance directly to the round of 16. RB Leipzig needs to overcome their heavy defeat The loss by 6-1 to Bayern Munich is a complicated precedent for the German team before visiting the Santiago Bernabéu. However, their 1-0 victory against PSV in the Champions League demonstrates that they can compete on the international level. The challenge will be to regain defensive solidity and avoid new mistakes. Vinícius Júnior could make a difference on the wings Vinícius Júnior's ability to face opponents and accelerate offensive plays represents one of Madrid's most dangerous weapons. The Brazilian will seek to exploit the spaces to destabilize the German team and create scoring opportunities, especially through his overlaps and combinations in the final third of the field. A match with the possibility of more than two goals The market for more than 2.5 goals appears as an alternative to analyze before the kick-off. Real Madrid has featured in matches with several goals in their recent European commitments, while Leipzig has just conceded six goals from Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, the development of the match will be decisive. Mbappé aims to be one of the protagonists of the match Kylian Mbappé is shaping up to be one of the players who could tip the balance in favor of the Madrid side. The French forward arrives motivated after signing a brace against Sevilla and will seek to exploit his speed, mobility, and goal-scoring ability to overcome the German defense. Real Madrid will seek to impose its hierarchy at home The white team faces this match with the intention of capitalizing on the support of their fans and adding another positive result in the Champions League. Their home advantage and the resounding 4-1 victory against Sevilla fuel expectations for a new European triumph. Probable lineups: Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Konaté, Cucurella; Tchouaméni, Arda Güler; Vinícius, Bellingham, Diomande; and Mbappé. Leipzig: Vandervoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; El Aynaoui; Seiwald, Banzuzi; Gruda, Romulo, and Nusa. For their part, Leipzig arrives at the match after suffering a 6-1 defeat to Bayern. Mourinho's team arrives with two Champions League wins: against Inter Milan and Roma, against the latter with a comeback for history. The first two were in the 2022/2023 group stage, and they won one each (2-0 at the Bernabéu and 3-2 in Germany). They met again in the round of 16 of the 2023/2024 season, and Madrid advanced with a global score of 2-1 (0-1 and 1-1). The two teams have faced each other in the Champions League four times. On this Wednesday, October 21st, at 2 PM, Real Madrid will face RB Leipzig for the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Spain.