Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: Confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates for Champions League matchday three
Real Madrid will host RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu on 21 October 2026 in a UEFA Champions League matchday three fixture. Confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates were released ahead of the game.
Real Madrid arrive off a 4-1 La Liga victory over Sevilla that the report described as arguably their best performance of the season so far. In the Champions League table, Los Blancos are currently placed eighth. RB Leipzig enter the fixture having registered one win and one loss in the competition to date.
Domestically, RB Leipzig have produced three wins and three defeats from their opening six league matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, described in the preview as a humiliating loss against the defending Bundesliga Champions. Those results form part of Leipzig’s lead-up to the trip to the Santiago Bernabéu.
The preview singles out Kylian Mbappe as set to play an important role in Real Madrid’s attacking play. He scored a brace against Sevilla in the club’s last match. The article states he has been Real Madrid’s top goalscorer since he joined the club.
Antonio Nusa is identified as RB Leipzig’s most effective attacker this season. Across six league games he has registered 3 goals and 3 assists. The report notes he is a versatile player who plays his best football on the left and can operate all along that flank, posing problems for Real Madrid’s fullback.
The most recent meeting between these two sides finished in a 1-1 draw. The coverage included confirmed starting lineups and additional pre-match updates for fans. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
The fixture is part of the UEFA Champions League league phase matchday three and will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu. Results from this game will be recorded as part of matchday three in the competition.
