UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Real Madrid 4 - 1 FT RB Leipzig
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
43' Bernardo Silva
HT
52' Arda Güler (Kylian Mbappé)
↓ Neil El Aynaoui ↑Rocco Reitz 63'
↓ Brajan Gruda ↑Andrija Maksimović 63'
Rocco Reitz 70'
70' ↓ Álvaro Fernández Carreras ↑Marc Cucurella
70' ↓ Vinícius ↑Yan Diomande
↓ David Raum ↑Max Finkgräfe 73'
↓ Antonio Nusa ↑Tidiam Gomis 73'
↓ Christopher Nkunku ↑Christoph Baumgartner 78'
78' ↓ Arda Güler ↑Brahim Díaz
83' Kylian Mbappé (Yan Diomande)
Tidiam Gomis (Christoph Baumgartner) 85'
87' Yan Diomande (Brahim Díaz)
88' ↓ Jude Bellingham ↑Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
88' ↓ Kylian Mbappé ↑Carlos Espí
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Federico Valverde 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
80%
Pass Acc
Dean Huijsen 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
101
Passes
2
Duels
Antonio Rüdiger
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
Álvaro Fernández 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Eduardo Camavinga
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
72
Passes
19
Duels
Bernardo Silva 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Arda Güler 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Jude Bellingham
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Vinícius Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Andriy Lunin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denzel Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Cucurella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éder Militão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Diomande 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ridle Baku 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Willi Orbán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Castello Lukeba 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
David Raum
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brajan Gruda 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Antonio Nusa
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Rômulo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoul Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christoph Baumgartner
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.1
Rating
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rocco Reitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2024 | Real Madrid | 1 - 1 | RB Leipzig | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 02/13/2024 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Red Bull Arena |
| 10/25/2022 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/14/2022 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | RB Leipzig | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
03/06/2024
02/13/2024
10/25/2022
09/14/2022
Real Madrid Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Madrid
RB Leipzig
Real Madrid
RB Leipzig
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Fireworks Ignite the Bernabéu
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A wild final ten minutes at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium transformed a comfortable victory into an absolute spectacle for the hosts.
The Opening Siege
Our verdict on the early exchanges was simple: sheer dominance. Real Madrid grabbed hold of the ball and never let go, as they dominated possession with a suffocating 65% share. The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle under the stadium lights. Leipzig's defensive structure held firm initially, frustrating the hosts and forcing a series of impressive stops in a match that eventually saw goalkeepers make 11 saves between them. The German wall finally cracked right before halftime. Bernardo Silva found a crucial pocket of space in the 43rd minute and broke the deadlock with a brilliant finish. That critical strike forced the visitors to abandon their cautious blueprint, entirely shifting the tactical landscape before the teams headed into the tunnel.
The Second-Half Pivot
Leipzig emerged for the second half needing immediate answers, but Madrid ruthlessly punished their newly opened shape. The European Stakes demand clinical finishing, and the home side delivered a masterclass in transition. In the 52nd minute, Kylian Mbappé turned provider, slicing through the defensive lines to set up Arda Güler for a sublime, confidence-boosting finish. Despite staring at a daunting two-goal deficit, RB Leipzig refused to fold completely. They managed to generate 11 total shots of their own across the ninety minutes. Yet, their lack of a true killer instinct in the final third left them constantly vulnerable. Every time they pushed bodies forward to salvage the tie, they were exposed to Madrid's terrifying and relentless counter-attacking machine.
The Late Avalanche
The final ten minutes descended into pure, unadulterated chaos on the pitch. A staggering flurry of three goals in barely four minutes shattered whatever Balance remained in this contest. Mbappé grabbed his deserved goal in the 83rd minute, clinically assisted by late substitute Yan Diomande. Leipzig immediately punched back through their own super-sub, Tidiam Gomis, who finished off a smart pass from Christoph Baumgartner just two minutes later. But Madrid would have the emphatic last laugh. Brahim Díaz climbed off the bench to brilliantly set up Diomande in the 87th minute, capping off a statement 4-1 victory. This commanding result keeps the hosts firmly in the playoff mix, marching confidently as they look to break into the coveted top eight positions.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A high-octane mix of 29 total shots, massive spaces left by Leipzig in the second half, and incredible attacking impacts from both teams' substitutes.
How did substitute Kylian Mbappé change the game?
Though he started the match, Mbappé dictated the tempo throughout, providing a crucial assist for Güler before scoring himself during the chaotic final ten minutes.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Madrid's March Meets Leipzig's Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Our verdict: An overwhelming talent gap makes this an uphill battle for a German side desperately clinging to their playoff lifeline.
The Setup
Real Madrid have started their Champions League campaign with ruthless efficiency. Sitting exactly eighth with six points from two matches, they hold the all-important final direct qualification spot. Conversely, RB Leipzig find themselves hovering dangerously in 21st place, barely keeping their heads above the top-24 playoff cutoff line. The Stakes weigh heavily on the visitors, who desperately need a result to avoid slipping out of contention, but the competitive Balance tilts wildly toward the Spanish giants.
Key Battle
The pitch will be glittering with Stars. Kylian Mbappé spearheads the home attack, bringing lethal Form and a relentless hunger for goals into this European tie. He faces a critical proxy battle against C. Nkunku, whose blistering pace and precise finishing make him Leipzig's sole reliable weapon on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Real Madrid's overwhelming firepower will suffocate Leipzig early. Expect the visitors to eventually find joy on the break, but the hosts have too much class and will comfortably secure the points to cement their top-eight status.