Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal (left) fights for the ball with Leipzig’s Xavi Simons during the Round of 16 match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid Source: TASR/AP/Matthias Schrader
LEIPSK – Real Madrid triumphed at RB Leipzig just 1:0. Rematch is scheduled for March 6.
Real was missing star Bellingham in Leipzig, who injured his ankle over the weekend. The home team was not afraid of the record champion and had several good chances in the beginning. They even got the ball into the net in the 2nd minute, but Šešek’s goal was disallowed for offside. The home team didn’t succeed even in the 10th minute when Lunin saved. Real also had smaller chances, but the pace gradually dropped and the teams went into halftime with a goalless score.
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He broke through immediately after the change of sides after a nice individual chance on the right by Diaz, who went past three defenders and curled the ball towards the far post. Immediately, Olmo had a great chance and then Šeško made a stop, but Lunin failed again. The goalkeeper of Real played an excellent match, in the 63rd minute he prevented Šešek’s break with a quick run and also dealt with Olmo’s shot. Madrid could have decided in the 73rd minute when they broke after Orbán’s mistake, but Vinicus only hit the post.
The coach of the home team reacted to the unfavorable situation with three changes, and his team increased the pressure in the end, which led to further chances by Šešek and substitute Haidar, but also excellent saves by Lunin. Real took away a valuable victory from Leipzig.
RB Leipzig – Real Madrid 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: 48. Diaz. Referee: Peljto (BaH), ŽK: Simakan, Poulsen, Šeško – Carvajal, Vinicius.
Leipzig: Gulacsi – Simakan, Klostermann, Orban, Raum – Elmo (75. Elmas), Henrichs (75. Haidara), Schlager (90.+1 Kampl), Simons – Openda (75. Poulsen), Šeško
Real: Lunin – Carvajal, Fernandez, Tchouameni, Mendy – Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga, Diaz (84. Lucas) – Rodrygo (84. Joselu), Junior
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2024-02-13 23:17:24
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