UCL: Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: Predicted Lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Modified at :March 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM

The second leg of the Champions League round-of-16 clash are set to be underway

Real Madrid welcome RB Leipzig to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash, holding a slim 1-0 lead from the previous encounter. With Madrid drawing twice and winning once in their recent matches against Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla, and Valencia, they will be facing a tough and quality team, this will be a difficult match for sure for the Los Blancos.

Whereas RB Leipzig displayed a mixed performance in the Bundesliga in which they lost against Bayern Munich by 2-1 and won against Bochum by a 4-1 scoreline, the upcoming match promises to be a closely contested battle as both teams strive for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 6th Mar 2024, 08:00 PM (GMT), 03:00 PM (EST)

Thursday, 7th Mar 2024, 01:30 AM (IST)

Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu

Form

Real Madrid Form (All Competitions): D-W-D-W-W

RB Leipzig Form (All Competitions): W-L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)

Toni Kroos, a midfielder known for his minimal defensive involvement, prefers occupying a deeper position, orchestrating ball movement. Despite his restrained defensive role, he poses a threat with high recoveries, proving dangerous for opponents. With proficiency in striking from long range using both feet, Kroos excels in early ball distribution, showcasing precision with his left foot matching the prowess of his right.

Xavi Simons (RB leipzig)

He revels in dribbling, showcasing explosive pace and rapid changes in direction, effectively eluding defenders. Simons adeptly shields the ball during dribbles, ensuring possession retention, and utilizes quick acceleration to create separation.

With an abundance of flair and unpredictability, he becomes a formidable force in one-on-one situations. Simons’ exceptional technical skills, combined with high energy and an explosive playing style, make him a challenging and tricky player for defenders to handle.

Match Facts

The winner of their last meeting was Real Madrid.
In the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid have a better performance than RB Leipzig.
The first leg’s result: RB Leipzig – Real Madrid 0-1.

Injury and Team News

In the upcoming match, both David Alaba and Eder Militao will be sidelined due to injuries, rendering them unavailable for the clash. Thibaut Courtois, on the other hand, has resumed training but is uncertain to feature in the starting lineup. However, there is a possibility that he might be included in the matchday squad.

The Red Bulls are dealing with the absence of defender Lukas Klostermann, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 3

RB Leipzig: 1

Real Madrid: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2):

Lunin(GK); Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius

RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (4-2-2-2):

Gulacsi(GK); Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Haidara, Seiwald; Olmo, Simons; Baumgartner, Sesko

Match Prediction for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

The home team will win this fixture and will qualify for the next round.

Prediction: Real Madrid 1-0 RB Leipzig

Telecast for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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