What is the predicted lineup for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?

Our predicted XIs for Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.

When are the confirmed lineups for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig announced?

Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.

What time does Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig kick off?

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 8pm BST on 21 Oct 2026.

REA

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LEI

UpcomingWed, 21st Oct 268pm BST · 3pm ETGW3UCLEstadio Santiago Bernabéu

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Before kickoff

4 meetings on record. Real Madrid 2, RB Leipzig 1, 1 draw.

The record

Real MadridMixed

71% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

Tight turnaround. Real Madrid played a PD game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.

RB LeipzigMixed

69% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

Tight turnaround. RB Leipzig have a BL1 game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.

Team news

Real Madrid

DEFHuijsenRed CardSuspended
DEFAsencioBroken LegOut
FWDRodrygoKnee InjuryOut
DEFMendyHip InjuryOut
DEFMilitãoHamstring InjuryDoubtful
MIDValverdeAnkle InjuryDoubtful

RB Leipzig

FWDGuiuHamstring InjuryOut
MIDOuédraogoShoulder InjuryOut
MIDReitzMuscle InjuryDoubtful
MIDBaumgartnerThigh InjuryDoubtful

Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.

HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig record

Real Madrid wins

Draws

RB Leipzig wins

4 meetings on record

LAST MEETINGS

6 Mar 2024Real Madrid 1–1 RB LeipzigUEFA Champions League
13 Feb 2024RB Leipzig 0–1 Real MadridUEFA Champions League
25 Oct 2022RB Leipzig 3–2 Real MadridUEFA Champions League
14 Sept 2022Real Madrid 2–0 RB LeipzigUEFA Champions League

About this match

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig lineups

Updated 31 Aug 2026, 09:46

Predicted lineups and team news for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on 21 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.

What is the predicted lineup for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?: Our predicted XIs for Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig announced?: Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig kick off?: Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 8pm BST on 21 Oct 2026.

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