2026-2027 Champions League, Real Madrid vs. Leipzig: Probable Lineups and Where to Watch It on TV

Real Madrid faces Leipzig at 9 p.m. in a match for Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage. The Blancos are coming off a sensational 4-3 comeback victory against Roma at the Olimpico, while the Germans defeated PSV 1-0 in the previous round. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and streamed on NOW.

Real Madrid is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on the quality of Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior to trouble the opposing defense. Behind them, Bellingham will be tasked with linking the midfield and the attack. In the middle of the field, Tchouaméni and Arda Güler are expected to provide balance and quality. In defense, Huijsen is expected to partner with Konaté, with Valverde set to occupy the right flank.

Leipzig is also expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, relying on Nusa’s speed and Nkunku’s creativity behind Romulo. El Aynaoui and Banzuzi are expected to start in midfield, while Raum and Baku are expected on the wings.

Probable lineups

REAL MADRID (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Güler; Diomande, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappé. Head Coach: José Mourinho.

LEIPZIG (4-2-3-1): Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; El Aynaoui, Banzuzi; Gruda, Nkunku, Nusa; Romulo. Head Coach: Martin Demichelis.