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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-07 04:00(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/ISABEL INFANTES
In the recent La Liga match, Real Madrid faced Valencia and ended with
a 2-2 draw. Despite the draw, Real Madrid remain at the top of the La Liga
standings with 66 points. They hold a seven-point lead over Girona and are
eight points ahead of Barcelona. Their position in the championship race looks
promising. In the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Real Madrid
secured a 1-0 victory away from home against RB Leipzig. This puts them in a
favorable position heading into the second leg. Real Madrid predominantly
employ a 4-3-1-2 formation, with their tactics revolving around Jude
Bellingham. Bellingham operates as an attacking midfielder, responsible for
linking their offense between the lines. His primary focus is supporting
Vinicius Junior in the left area while also making incisive runs into the
middle to offer a goal-scoring threat. Real Madrid’s strategy involves
controlling the game’s tempo through stable passing in midfield and utilizing
their speedy wingers to exploit the opponent’s defense.
In the recent Bundesliga match, RB Leipzig secured a 4-1 away victory
against Bochum. Currently, RB Leipzig are placed fifth in the Bundesliga
standings with 43 points. However, they are only one point behind fourth-placed
Borussia Dortmund, giving them a good chance to compete for a top-four finish
and secure a spot in the Champions League. RB Leipzig typically employ a
4-2-2-2 formation, focusing on high-intensity pressure and quick counterattacks
as their primary tactical approach. These characteristics define their style of
play. It is worth noting that in the first leg of the Champions League round of
16 against Real Madrid, RB Leipzig put up a strong fight at home. They even had
a goal disallowed by the referee. However, RB Leipzig were unable to defeat
Real Madrid and will face a challenging task in the second leg away from home.
Their recent away performances have been inconsistent, with only one win, one
draw, and two losses in the last four away games. Such performances make it
difficult to place high expectations on RB Leipzig for the upcoming match
against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid hold a significant advantage over RB Leipzig in terms of
strength, status, and history. Moreover, Real Madrid have been in exceptional
form at home, boasting an unbeaten record of nine wins and one draw in their
last 10 home games. Their home form is a testament to their formidable strength
when playing in familiar surroundings. In contrast, RB Leipzig have experienced
fluctuations in their recent performances, and their away form has been less
than impressive. Considering these factors, it is reasonable to expect Real
Madrid, playing at home, to have the upper hand and emerge victorious against
RB Leipzig again.
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Games: DWDWW
24-03-06 Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid
24-02-26 Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla
24-02-18 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Real Madrid
24-02-14 RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
24-02-11 Real Madrid 4-0 Girona
RB Leipzig’s Last 5 Games: WLWLD
24-03-02 Bochum 1-4 RB Leipzig
24-02-25 Bayern Munich 2-1 RB Leipzig
24-02-18 RB Leipzig 2-0 Borussia Monchengladbach
24-02-14 RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
24-02-10 Augsburg 2-2 RB Leipzig
Head To Head Record:
24-02-14 RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
22-10-26 RB Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid
22-09-15 Real Madrid 2-0 RB Leipzig
Prediction: Real Madrid to win