Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 to maintain perfect Champions League start

Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in Madrid on Wednesday, 21 October, to make it three wins from three Champions League matches. Bernardo Silva put José Mourinho’s side ahead before Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored after the interval; Tidiam Gomis replied for Leipzig.

How Madrid scored four against Leipzig

Leipzig had the first clear chance, but Thibaut Courtois saved a low effort from Rômulo Cardoso. At the other end, Maarten Vandevoordt kept out a shot from Vinícius Júnior as the first half remained tight. Madrid broke through late in the half when Federico Valverde cut the ball back for Güler. Vandevoordt saved his attempt but could not clear it, allowing Silva to score from close range. It was Silva’s first Madrid goal since joining in the summer, according to the AFP report published by Al Jazeera.

Mourinho later brought Diomande on for Vinícius. The substitute pulled the ball back for Mbappé, who curled in Madrid’s third from the edge of the area. Gomis quickly scored for Leipzig after Dean Huijsen lost concentration, but Diomande finished the scoring with a volley from Brahim Díaz’s cross. AFP said it was Diomande’s third goal in his past four appearances.

Madrid’s European run before the Clásico

The result was Madrid’s fourth consecutive win in all competitions, AFP reported. Mourinho’s selection included Silva and Eduardo Camavinga in midfield, with Valverde again at right-back after playing there in Sunday’s win at Sevilla. Diomande began on the bench despite his recent scoring form.

Madrid next face Barcelona in Sunday’s La Liga Clásico. Their three-match winning run in the Champions League gives them a perfect start in that competition, while AFP reported a less settled domestic opening and no major trophy in the previous two seasons. Barcelona, meanwhile, lost at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, ending their own perfect European start.