Real Madrid sit eighth with 6 points from two matches in the Champions League, and come into the game on the back of three consecutive wins, the latest a 4-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga on 18 October 2026. RB Leipzig, meanwhile, are 21st with three points, having suffered a heavy 1-6 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on 17 October 2026, after a 1-0 win over PSV in Europe.
When is the Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig match?
The match will be played on Wednesday 21 October 2026, at the Real Madrid stadium. Kick-off is 20:00 in Morocco, 22:00 in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and 20:00 in Algeria.
What channels are showing Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 2, and in Germany and Croatia on Arena Sport 2. The channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check the official channel schedule.
Team line-ups
Expected Real Madrid line-up
Based on the last official starting line-up against Sevilla on 18 October 2026, and subject to change.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defence: F. Valverde (captain), E. Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella
- Midfield: Arda Güler, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Endrick, Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande
- Attack: Kylian Mbappé
Expected RB Leipzig line-up
Based on the last official starting line-up against Bayern Munich on 17 October 2026, and subject to change.
- Formation: 4-5-1
- Goalkeeper: Maarten Vandevoordt
- Defence: L. Klostermann, Willi Orbán, S. Lukeba, David Raum (captain)
- Midfield: Brajan Gruda, Rocco Reitz, Neil El Aynaoui, E. Banzuzi, A. Nusa
- Attack: Christopher Nkunku