Real Madrid raised their tally to 9 points in the 2026-2027 Champions League standings after their important 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on the evening of Wednesday 21 October 2026, in the third matchday of the competition’s new league phase. The Royal club thus maintained their perfect record of three wins from three matches and moved closer to the direct qualification places for the round of 16. [24][15]
Champions League standings after Real Madrid’s win
With Real Madrid’s win over Leipzig, the Champions League standings are witnessing a strong battle at the top, with Paris Saint-Germain leading on 9 points, followed by Liverpool on the same tally, while Real Madrid entered the upper reaches of the table after their third consecutive win.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 5 | Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 6 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 8 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
According to Real Madrid’s official website, the team’s tally after the win over Leipzig is 9 points from 3 matches, with a goal difference of +5. [24]
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig match summary
Real Madrid produced a strong performance against RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu, winning the match 4-1 to extend their goal difference and maintain their winning momentum in the new league phase. The Royal club went into the match after beating Roma on matchday two, while Leipzig went into the encounter after defeating PSV. [21][20]
Real Madrid’s position in the Champions League
Before the match, Real Madrid were ninth in the overall standings with 6 points, after their wins over PSV and Roma. After the win over Leipzig, they raised their tally to 9 points and entered the early leading group, strengthening their chances of direct qualification to the round of 16 without going through the play-off round. [23][24]
RB Leipzig’s position in the standings
RB Leipzig suffered their second defeat in the competition after losing 4-1 to Real Madrid, leaving them on 3 points from 3 matches. The German side began their campaign with a 4-1 defeat to Como, before beating PSV 1-0 on matchday two. [14][20]
Main rivals for top spot
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool continue to achieve positive results, with each having collected 9 points from 3 matches. Real Madrid, meanwhile, continue to chase them on the same tally, making the coming matchdays decisive in determining which teams will secure their places directly in the round of 16. [22][27]
How is the Champions League standings calculated?
The Champions League standings in the league phase are based on points first, then goal difference, then number of goals scored, according to UEFA’s system. Teams in positions 1 to 8 are guaranteed direct qualification to the round of 16, while teams in positions 9 to 24 enter the play-off round. [23]
