Real Madrid welcomes RB Leipzig to the Bernabéu for a Champions League encounter. Vinícius Júnior returns for Real Madrid, aiming to build on previous European successes against former clubs Inter Milan and Roma. The team seeks to maintain a perfect Champions League record this season.

RB Leipzig arrives in Madrid following a significant defeat in the Bundesliga. Despite recent strong league performances, they have struggled in European away games, losing their last seven. This match is crucial for Leipzig to improve their standing after opening their Champions League campaign with a loss and a win.

The sides have met four times previously in the Champions League. Their 2022/23 group stage games saw a win for Madrid in Spain and a victory for Leipzig in Germany. In the 2023/24 round of 16, Real Madrid secured a narrow aggregate win with a goal in Germany and a draw at home.

Real Madrid's record against German opposition is strong; they have lost only one of their last 13 matches in group stages or league phases against Bundesliga clubs, winning the most recent four. They have also consistently scored in their last 26 home matches against German visitors.

For RB Leipzig, their record against Spanish teams shows improvement in recent years, though they are currently on a winless streak in their last three encounters. Their away record in Spain is one win, one draw, and two losses.

Where to Watch Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: TV and Online Streams

The match kicks off at 8pm BST (9pm local time) on Wednesday, October 21, at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In the UK, the game is available on TNT Sports. In the US, it can be watched on Paramount+ at 3pm ET.

Stats for Real Madrid v RB Leipzig

• Head-to-head in Champions League: Real Madrid won 2-0 at home and lost 3-2 away in the 2022/23 group stage. In the 2023/24 round of 16, Real Madrid won 1-0 away and drew 1-1 at home.
• Real Madrid's recent form against Bundesliga clubs: Won their last four matches before last season's quarter-final loss to Bayern München.
• Real Madrid's home record against German opposition: Scored in their last 26 home matches.
• RB Leipzig's record against Spanish opponents: Won three of their first five, but are now winless in three. Their record in Spain is W1 D1 L2.

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LIVE – Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Commentary, Updates, Goals, and Stats

Real Madrid hosts RB Leipzig in the Champions League tonight, with one eye on the upcoming weekend Clasico. Follow all the action from the Bernabéu with our live commentary.

Vinícius Júnior returns for Real Madrid as the team aims for a third consecutive win in the Champions League. The Brazilian winger, currently serving a domestic ban that will keep him out of the Clasico against Barcelona, is a guaranteed starter against Leipzig. Manager Jose Mourinho looks to build on European victories against his former clubs, Inter Milan and Roma.

Leipzig arrives in Madrid after a 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, a match that highlighted the gulf between the top and lower teams in the Bundesliga. Prior to this result, Martin Demichelis's side had secured impressive league wins over Eintracht Frankfurt (6-0) and Hamburg (5-0), with a loss at Bayer Leverkusen in between.

In their opening Champions League fixtures, Leipzig suffered a 4-1 defeat away and secured a 1-0 home win against PSV Eindhoven, accumulating three points. However, they have lost their last four away games across all competitions and are winless in their last seven away matches in Europe.

Where to Watch Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: TV and Online Streams

Real Madrid versus RB Leipzig kicks off at 8pm BST (9pm local time) on Wednesday, October 21, at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The match is live on TNT Sports in the UK. In the US, it is available on Paramount+ at 3pm ET.

For viewers outside the UK, follow the provided link to find out where to watch in your region.

Stats for Real Madrid v RB Leipzig

• The teams have met four times, all in the Champions League. In the 2022/23 group stage, Madrid won 2-0 in Spain, with Federico Valverde scoring the opening goal. Leipzig triumphed 3-2 in Germany; Christopher Nkunku scored for the home team, while Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo were on target for the visitors.
• In the 2023/24 round of 16, Madrid won 1-0 in Germany thanks to a goal from Brahim Díaz and drew 1-1 in Spain. Vinícius Júnior's early goal was quickly equalized by Willi Orban.
• Last season's quarter-final loss to Bayern München (1-2 home, 3-4 away) ended Madrid's four-game winning streak against Bundesliga clubs.
• Madrid has lost only one of their last 13 group stage/league phase matches against German opposition (W8 D4), winning the last four. These include victories in the 2024/25 season, at home against Stuttgart (3-1) and Borussia Dortmund (5-2).
• Madrid has scored in their last 26 home matches against Bundesliga visitors.
• This is Leipzig’s ninth game against Spanish opponents. After winning three of their first five matches (D1 L1), they are now without a victory in their last three (D1 L2). Their most recent match against Spanish opposition was a 1-2 loss at Atlético de Madrid on Matchday 1 in the 2024/25 season, making their record in Spain W1 D1 L2.