Real Madrid will lock horns with RB Leipzig in the second leg of UEFA Champions League Round 16 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The hosts have a slight 1-0 lead heading into the game but that won’t be enough against the German side.
The Whites struggled and settled for a draw in their most recent game against Valencia in the La Liga. However, when it comes to the Champions League, the 14-time champions perform on a whole different level. The contest is expected to be an eye-catching game.
4-3-1-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs RB Leipzig
Defence
Andriy Lunin will continue to be the man with the gloves for Real Madrid despite Thibaut Courtois’ return to training. He played a crucial role in the first leg against RB Leipzig and will be vital once again. Right-back Dani Carvajal will be playing in his usual position.
Antonio Rudiger has regained his full fitness in recent weeks and will be starting for sure. To accompany him as the centre-back skipper Nacho Fernandez is an automatic pick. However, the latter needs to be a bit more consistent with his performances.
Ferland Mendy is unlikely to be benched and will start as the left-back.
Midfield
Eduardo Camavinga has been impressive for the Whites this season and will be once again operating in the midfield. He will have the companies of Toni Kroos and Federico Valverde, who will be responsible for playmaking and controlling the tempo of the game.
Key player Jude Bellingham will start as the attacking midfielder. He would like to forget about getting a red card in his previous outing.
Attack
Rodrygo is expected to get the nod ahead of Joselu, who recovered earlier than expected from an ankle injury. Vinicius Junior will be another name in the attacking line, who showed form by scoring a brace in the most recent game.
Eder Militao and David Alaba will remain unavailable for the game.
