Real Madrid arrive on a hot streak, fresh from a 4‑3 thriller over Roma on Oct 14 and a 2‑1 victory against Inter on Sep 8. A win would keep the momentum alive and boost their Champions League standing.
Real Madrid’s lineup confirmed.
Mourinho lines the Spaniards up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, with Courtois guarding the net behind a back four of Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger and Cucurella. In midfield Valverde pairs with Tchouaméni, while Güler supports Mbappé and Vinícius Junior—who is slated to start—alongside Bellingham further up. No injuries are listed, giving Mourinho a full roster to pick from. For my money, Mourinho’s balanced setup gives Madrid the edge.
Real Madrid confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois, Valverde, Álvaro Carreras, Bernardo Silva, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger, Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior. Coach: José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix.
RB Leipzig’s lineup confirmed. Can Leipzig overturn Madrid’s momentum?
Demichelis opts for a 4‑2‑3‑1 at Leipzig, with Vandevoordt between the sticks and a back four of Baku, Orban, Lukeba and Raum. Midfield is anchored by El Aynaoui and Banzuzi, while Nkunku and Gruda back Romulo and Antonio Nusa in attack. No absences are reported, so Demichelis can field his preferred eleven on the road.
RB Leipzig confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Maarten Vandevoordt, Ridle Baku, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, Willi Orbán, Castello Lukeba, Brajan Gruda, Neil El Aynaoui, Rômulo, Christopher Nkunku, Antonio Nusa. Coach: Martín Demichelis.