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Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig result: Valverde, Asensio rescue La Liga champions who remain perfect
As they always do, Real Madrid found a way in the end. The defending Champions League holders created little against RB Leipzig and were lucky not to fall behind at home, but two late goals bailed them out as they continued their perfect start to the 2022/23 season with a 2-0 win.
After winning 3-0 at Celtic Park in Matchday 1, Real Madrid sit top of their group on maximum points.They’ve presently won every one of the eight matches they’ve played on three different cutthroat fronts, remembering two for the Heroes Association, five in La Liga, and the UEFA Super Cup in August.
But Wednesday’s match was difficult from the start as an organised RB Leipzig side did not allow much room for Real Madrid to run through and combine. And without injured captain and top scorer Karim Benzema, Los Blancos never got into an attacking rhythm.
Genuine Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. seldom got an opportunity to extend his legs in a full run, Rodrygo at focus forward couldn’t join like Benzema truly does so all things considered, and the nearest the hosts came to an objective was a punishment claim by Luka Modric who was barreled over from behind in the container.
As the minutes wore on, Real Madrid grew increasingly frustrated, listless, and even passive in front of their home fans.
In the mean time, on the opposite finish of the field, the German club had its modest bunch of opportunities to start to lead the pack in the principal half. In any case, unfortunate getting done and Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kept them from getting an objective.
Leipzig danger man Christopher Nkunku was especially active: He had one shot blocked on a quick transition, he missed connecting on another cross into the six-yard box, and then he went down in the box between two defenders wanting a penalty he didn’t get.
Genuine Madrid didn’t work on much in the last part and looked bound to drop focuses. Be that as it may, a singular exertion from Fede Valverde a short ways from time — utilizing his more fragile left foot — gave the cutting edge they required.
Then Real Madrid substitute Marco Asensio secured the result in stoppage time as Los Merengues continue to march on victoriously despite playing their worst match of the season.
Real miss Benzema, as Rodrygo disappoints at striker
Rodrygo typically plays on the wing, usually in a wide right position, from where he can sneak up to finish plays and run into the box at speed.
As Benzema’s substitution at focus forward, he was presently in a circumstance where he needed to attempt to act as the impetus and kick off the assault. Yet, his passing was off, and he would never associate with countryman Vinicius to make any significant risk.
Credit RB Leipzig for closing off the passing lanes in the final third, but Real Madrid also showed their limitations without their captain, who creates havoc with his vision and dribbling. His replacements at center forward simply don’t have that same skill set. Vinicius and Rodrygo need somebody to play off (for example Benzema), and they should be running into space to be hazardous. That wasn’t not difficult to do on this day.
Leipzig deserved better
In Marco Rose’s second match in charge, it was another strong performance from RB Leipzig, who have clearly responded to the change of manager. After a 3-0 Bundesliga win over Borussia Dortmund on the weekend, they showed personality at the Bernabeu from the opening whistle, taking the crowd out of the match in Real Madrid’s first Champions League home date since ousting Manchester City in last season’s semis.
Leipzig were agreeable and played inside themselves, looking the probably going to score for the vast majority of the match. Timo Werner put in areas of strength for an and played supplier on the day, however Christopher Nkunku basically had an off-day. In last season’s competition, the Frenchman was dangerous on possibilities like the ones he was introduced in the primary half. It didn’t occur for him.
Controversy: Asensio, Modric penalty shout, & Bernabeu field
The Spanish media will have plenty to seek their teeth into after the final whistle even if the final score saw Real Madrid win again. The Luka Modric incident in the box, where he was clearly bumped from behind by a reckless Xaver Schlager might have been labeled a scandal had Real Madrid not found a way to win the game.
The field conditions at the Bernabeu were another idea. The unpleasant surface added to an intermittent going after breakdown and a report by Cadena SER shows the club will be changing the grass surface during the impending September global window.
However, the field did not prevent Marco Asensio from converting his team’s second goal, taking a Toni Kroos corner and placing it into the net first time with exquisite technique. It’s the type of talent that he feels should see him earn more minutes for the European champions.
Asensio, whose contract expires in June 2023, made a show of his frustrations in the weekend’s match against Mallorca and the Bernabeu let him know they didn’t appreciate it when he subbed on with about 30 minutes remaining. However, he won back the group with his objective, and Ancelotti might have figured out how to press the right fastens with the 26-year-old Spain global subsequent to playing him just 17 minutes in the past seven matches of the time.
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig final score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Real Madrid | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals:
RMA — Fede Valverde (Vinicius) — 80th min.
RMA — Marco Asensio (Toni Kroos) — 91st min.
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig live updates, highlights from Champions League
Final: Real Madrid 2, RB Leipzig 0
91st min.: Goal Real Madrid! Toni Kroos with the corner kick to the top of the box where Marco Asensio drives it home for the goal that will secure all three points for Real Madrid.
86th min.: SUBS Real Madrid & Leipzig.Minutes after Ferland Mendy came on for David Alaba at left back, and Toni Kroos came on for Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos (for Vinicius) and Mariano Diaz (for Rodrygo) are likewise on.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig bring on their two forwards off the bench: Andre Silva and Yussuf Poulsen.
80th min.: Real Madrid goal! Fede Valverde gets the ball at the top of the box, fakes a shot, puts it on his left and curls it home. Real Madrid, as they so often do, have found the moment. Subs are coming.
75th min.: SUBS Leipzig. Henrichs on for Simakan at right back, while Kampl replaces Haidara in midfield. Haidara had gotten a yellow card for a hand even with Vinicius as he safeguarded the ball from him.
73rd min.: Real Madrid chance. It’s Rodrygo, Valverde and Vinicius combining, but Leipzig’s ‘keeper thwarts the chance and Marco Asensio can’t get the loose ball on target. At least it’s some promise from the home crowd.
64th min.: SUB Real Madrid. Marco Asensio on for Eduardo Camavinga and Asensio will go wide right with Fede Valverde going into midfield.
62nd min.: Horrendous free kick from Genuine Madrid. Rodrygo takes it with no conviction and it completes five meters over the bar. That summarizes Genuine Madrid’s evening and the progressions are coming.
57th min.: Better start from Real Madrid who have a tad more urgency. But Real Madrid are getting frustrated as Rodrygo and Simakan go nose-to-nose at one point. Real These are moments where Real Madrid are missing their injured captain Karim Benzema.
46th min.: Second half is underway. No changes.
Halftime: Real Madrid 0, RB Leipzig 0
Halftime: Real Madrid are not themselves and they’re about to get a talking to from manager Carlo Ancelotti. The defending champions were sleepwalking through that first half and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the only one who was alert.With somewhat more fortunate, Leipzig might have had the lead. We’ll check whether Madrid can turn up the power in the final part.
43rd min.: Real Madrid penalty shout! But it wasn’t given! Italian referee Maurizio Mariani looks the other way despite the fact that Schlager clatters into the back of Luka Modric in the Leipzig box. The referee may have felt he went down too easily.
38th min.: Of course, the best Real Madrid chance is a header by Antonio Rudiger that isn’t clean enough to trouble Leipzig’s ‘keeper.
34th min.: Leipzig chance. The visitors should’ve taken the lead. Madrid are lifeless, and Timo Werner just waltzes through the backline and delivers a cross into the six-yard box that a sliding Nkunku can’t reach. Madrid are lucky not to be down at home.
28th min.: Leipzig possibility … once more! In the space within Timo Werner scoops the ball ahead to Nkunku who jabs the ball off charging goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. This has not been a trademark Madrid execution.
20th min.: Leipzig chance. This one also comes in transition and Timo Werner tees up Emil Forsberg, but he can’t get the shot on target from the top of the box. He could’ve done better there.
Genuine Madrid are not facing many challenges, and Leipzig are coordinated on guard. It’s an ideal beginning for the German side and the record Champions Association victors are baffled.
10th min.: Leipzig chance. Nkunku again dangerous and he goes down in the Madrid box, sandwiched by Dani Carvajal and Nacho. No whistle from the referee. It wasn’t so clear-cut on the replay. Probably a good no-call.
10th min.: Real Madrid has had a quiet start. Then again it doesn’t look like the field conditions are helping much.
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig lineups, team news
Carlo Ancelotti will have to do without Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez, and center-back Eder Militao, who’s back in training, but won’t be risked with the Madrid derby on tap this Sunday in La Liga.Right-back Alvaro Odriozola is accessible off the seat after an extended spell uninvolved, while Rodrygo gets the begin once again Eden Danger after the previous outflanked the last option with an objective and help last end of the week against Mallorca. Nacho will wear the commander’s armband.
Real Madrid starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 1-Courtois (GK) — 2-Carvajal, 22-Rudiger, 6-Nacho, 4-Alaba — 10-Modric, 18-Tchouameni, 12-Camavinga — 15-Valverde, 21-Rodrygo, 20-Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs (10): 13-Lunin (GK), 26-Lopez (GK), 16-Odriozola, 5-Vallejo, 23-Mendy, 8-Kroos, 19-Ceballos, 11-Asensio, 7-Hazard, 24-Mariano
Leipzig manager Marco Rose has a handful of key injury absences, chief among them being playmaker Dani Olmo (knee ligament injury), defender Lukas Klostermann (ankle injury in first match of the Bundesliga season), and now key midfield dynamo Konrad Laimer (left ankle ligaments), who picked up his injury over the weekend. At least forward Yussuf Poulsen was back on the bench last weekend and is available again.
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig lineups, team news
Carlo Ancelotti will have to do without Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez, and center-back Eder Militao, who’s back in training, but won’t be risked with the Madrid derby on tap this Sunday in La Liga.Right-back Alvaro Odriozola is accessible off the seat after an extended spell uninvolved, while Rodrygo gets the begin once again Eden Danger after the previous outflanked the last option with an objective and help last end of the week against Mallorca. Nacho will wear the chief’s armband.
Real Madrid starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 1-Courtois (GK) — 2-Carvajal, 22-Rudiger, 6-Nacho, 4-Alaba — 10-Modric, 18-Tchouameni, 12-Camavinga — 15-Valverde, 21-Rodrygo, 20-Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs (10): 13-Lunin (GK), 26-Lopez (GK), 16-Odriozola, 5-Vallejo, 23-Mendy, 8-Kroos, 19-Ceballos, 11-Asensio, 7-Hazard, 24-Mariano
Leipzig manager Marco Rose has a handful of key injury absences, chief among them being playmaker Dani Olmo (knee ligament injury), defender Lukas Klostermann (ankle injury in first match of the Bundesliga season), and now key midfield dynamo Konrad Laimer (left ankle ligaments), who picked up his injury over the weekend.To some degree forward Yussuf Poulsen was back on the seat last end of the week and is accessible once more.