On the 13th of February, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. RB Leipzig (Germany) and Real Madrid met.
Champions League
RB Leipzig (Germany) - Real Madrid - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Diaz (48)
Warnings: M. Rose (45), M. Simakan (53), Carvajal (66), Yussuf Poulsen (77), Vinicius Junior (85), B. Sheshko (85).
In an exciting UEFA Champions League match, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid met at the Red Bull Arena. The match ended in a 0-1 victory for Real Madrid. In the first half, both teams fought fiercely to break the deadlock. RB Leipzig had a goal cancelled due to offside by B. Sesko, which was very important for the home team. Just before the break, Leipzig's M. Rose received a yellow card, which further increased the tension in the game. The second half started with Real's first goal. B. Diaz hit the net, giving the visitors a decisive advantage. This goal gave the match a new impetus, and Leipzig began to persistently try to equalise. However, the game became increasingly heated when M. Simakan received a yellow card for Leipzig and then D. Carvajal received a caution for Real Madrid. Both teams looked to dominate the game, which led to several violent clashes and fouls. With time running out on the clock, RB Leipzig made the first substitution, bringing on L. Openda instead of J. Poulsen in an attempt to change the dynamic of the game.
Two more substitutions followed: D. Olmo and B. Henrichs took the field instead of E. Elmas and A. Haidara respectively. Unfortunately for Leipzig, shortly after the substitution J. Poulsen received a yellow card. As the game progressed, the spectators expressed their displeasure. "Real Madrid" also decided to make changes to their line-up. B. Diaz came on in place of Lucas, and Rodrigo replaced Joselu in the 84th minute. With a slight advantage, Real Madrid tried to hold on to it until the final whistle. In the final minutes of the match the tension was building, with both teams desperate for a result. Vinicius Junior received a yellow card for Real Madrid, while B. Cecco was cautioned for RB Leipzig. In a last ditch attempt to salvage a draw, Leipzig made one last substitution, replacing K. Kampl with X. Schlager. Despite Leipzig's persistent attempts, Real's defence stood firm, denying the team any chance of equalising. The final whistle blew and Real Madrid won a difficult victory thanks to an early goal from B. Diaz. This match showed the intensity and determination of both teams in the UEFA Champions League. RB Leipzig fought valiantly, but it was Real Madrid who emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter at the Red Bull Arena.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Real vs RB Leipzig, Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig.
| RB Leipzig | Real | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 14 | Kicks | 14 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 10 | Offences | 12 |
| 7 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 50% | Ball possession | 50% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 9 |
| 535 | Total assists | 535 |
| 469 | Accurate assists | 473 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 88% |