Leeds United and RB Leipzig name starting lineups for pre-season friendly at Elland Road

Leeds United and RB Leipzig have confirmed their starting lineups for a pre-season friendly at Elland Road on Saturday, August 08, with kickoff scheduled for 06:30 p.m. IST as both clubs prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.

Leeds will be managed by Daniel Farke for the fixture, while RB Leipzig are coached by Martin Demichelis. Leeds arrive having won consecutive matches, first against Sunderland and then with a 4-2 comeback victory over Liverpool; the hosts are described as being high on confidence and will play at home. After the arrival of a new manager, RB Leipzig are on a three-match winning run and enter the game following positive recent form.

Leeds’ confirmed starting XI is: Cairns (GK); Justin, Rodon, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Longstaff, Bornauw; Wilson, Calvert-Lewin, James. The substitutes named by Leeds are: Mahady, Ombang, Lienou, Lane, Cresswell, Bijol, Tanaka, Stach, Aaronson, Chadwick, Mills, Gnonto, Nmecha, Piroe.

RB Leipzig’s starting XI is: Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Esteve, Castello Jr, Banzuzi; Vermeeren, Maksimovic, Finkgrafe; Bakayoko, Romulo, Gomis. Their bench includes: Nyland, Zingerle, Orban, Bitshiabu, Harder, Gruda, Seiwald, Baku, Sani, Elmas, Thomas, Taum, Geertruida, Masanka Bungi, Konate.

Fans in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match live via LUTV. The game is scheduled to take place at Elland Road in Leeds, England, and these clubs have never faced each other before, making this the first-ever meeting between them.

RB Leipzig’s recent attacking performances have been described as strong in the final third, and a win in this friendly would extend Die Roten Bullen’s victory streak to four matches. Leipzig appear likely to test those attacking areas against Premier League opposition after their run of results.

The fixture serves as a pre-season warm-up ahead of the 2026-27 campaign for both sides and will provide match practice for managers Daniel Farke and Martin Demichelis before competitive fixtures begin.