
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: confirmed lineups, match prediction, bet builder tips and odds for Wednesday's Champions League clash ahead of kick-off.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Estadio Bernabéu |
The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have been confirmed.
Real Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Thibaut Courtois (GK); Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras; Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Kylian Mbappé
Substitutes: Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Thiago Pitarch, Carlos Espí, Endrick, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrii Lunin, Marc Cucurella, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Éder Militão, Brahim Díaz, Ibrahima Konaté
RB Leipzig Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Maarten Vandevoordt (GK); Willi Orbán, David Raum, Ridle Baku, Castello Lukeba; Nicolas Seiwald, Neil El Aynaoui; Antonio Nusa, Brajan Gruda, Christopher Nkunku; Rômulo
Substitutes: Christoph Baumgartner, Maxime Estève, Ørjan Nyland, Rocco Reitz, Johan Bakayoko, Lukas Klostermann, Benjamin Henrichs, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Tidiam Gomis, Andrija Maksimovic, Max Finkgräfe, Abdoul Koné
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Immediate Reaction
Real Madrid
Real Madrid line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Thibaut Courtois in goal and Kylian Mbappé leading the attack. Bernardo Silva and Eduardo Camavinga operate in front of the back four, with Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior behind the striker.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig also set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Maarten Vandevoordt in goal and Rômulo as the lone forward. Nicolas Seiwald and Neil El Aynaoui form the double pivot, with Antonio Nusa, Brajan Gruda and Christopher Nkunku in support.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: a Real Madrid win, Kylian Mbappé to score at any time, both teams to score, and Ezechiel Banzuzi to be shown a card.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Real Madrid are the clear favourites to win this Champions League fixture at the Estadio Bernabéu, with the home side well ahead in the pre-match projections.
Score Prediction: 3-1
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