2023-24 UEFA Champions League: Leipzig vs Real Madrid Prediction

EXPECTED XI

Leipzig

PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Klostermann, Orban, Raum; Schlager, Kampl; Simons, Olmo; Openda, Sesko

Real Madrid

PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Vazquez, Carvajal, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Tchouameni; Diaz; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior

PREDICTION

Anticipation surrounds what promises to be an entertaining clash, with RB Leipzig set to maintain their naturally attacking approach, regardless of the quality Real Madrid possesses in attack. Despite Bellingham's absence, 'Los Blancos' remain a formidable offensive force, particularly with the pace of Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior set to trouble the RB Leipzig defence, especially considering their inability to secure a clean sheet throughout the group stage. However, Real Madrid themselves only managed two clean sheets, conceding at least once in all three away matches. Therefore, while the overwhelming talent of the Spanish giants should see them emerge victorious over the course of 90 minutes, both teams scoring remains a strong possibility.