Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid: Brahim Diaz nets stunner, Sesko's early goal ruled out

Ancelotti was the victor of the manager’s half as Real Madrid clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the second half over RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter.

Match Report

In a match marked by attacking intent but often lacking in finesse, it was a moment of brilliance from Brahim Diaz early in the second half that propelled Madrid to a vital away win at Leipzig.

Despite Leipzig having an early goal disallowed, they had several promising opportunities to score but were repeatedly thwarted by the outstanding Andriy Lunin in the Madrid goal.

Leipzig initially thought they had scored within the first two minutes when Benjamin Sesko headed home from a corner, but the goal was swiftly ruled out after a VAR review, seemingly due to a foul on Lunin.

Sesko then attempted another shot towards goal shortly after but failed to trouble Lunin, who was called into action again to deny Sesko ten minutes later.

Match Events

0' The match is about to start!

2' BENJAMIN SESKO SCORES BUT IT'S OFFSIDE!

15' Massive chance for Sesko, saved by Lunin!

20' CLOSE! Sesko’s shot wide out

45' CLOSE Vinicius’s shot wide out!

48' GOAL! Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid (Brahim)

53' Yellow Card! Mohamed Simakan booked

63' Rodrygo fires his shot into the sky!

66' Yellow Card! Carvajal booked

73' OFF THE POST! Vinicius nearly scores for Real Madrid!

Line-ups

Leipzig XI: Gulacsi, Orban, Klostermann, Henrichs, Schlager, Olmo, David Raum, Openda, Mohamed Simakan, Benjamin Sesko, Xavi Simons

Subs: Janis Blaswich, Kampl, Poulsen, Christopher Lenz, Leopold Zingerle, Elmas, Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Seiwald, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Nuha Jatta

Real Madrid XI: Kroos, Nacho, Carvajal, F Mendy, Valverde, Brahim, Andriy Lunin, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga

Subs: Modric, Joselu, Kepa, Vazquez, Ceballos, Fran García, Álvaro Carrillo, Arda Güler, Mario Martín, Nico Paz, Fran González, Jacobo Ramón