Real Madrid triumphed 4-1 over RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The UEFA Champions League League Phase match took place on 21 October 2026 at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. Real Madrid hosted RB Leipzig in front of a home crowd, and the Spanish side delivered a comprehensive performance that left the German visitors trailing by three goals before the final whistle.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 43rd minute, when Bernardo Silva broke the deadlock for Real Madrid. Silva’s left-footed strike from very close range found the centre of the goal, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

The second half opened with Real Madrid extending their advantage in the 52nd minute. Arda Güler, also shooting from very close range, scored after a precise assist from Kylian Mbappé, making it 2-0.

Discipline entered the game shortly after, as Álvaro Carreras received a yellow card in the 68th minute for a bad foul. Two minutes later, RB Leipzig’s Rocco Reitz was booked for a similar infringement.

Real Madrid continued to press, and in the 83rd minute Kylian Mbappé restored the home side’s dominance. Mbappé’s right-footed shot from the left side of the box curled into the top right corner, assisted by Yan Diomande, pushing the score to 3-0.

RB Leipzig responded quickly, pulling one back in the 85th minute. Tidiam Gomis struck with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, set up by Christoph Baumgartner, reducing the deficit to 3-1.

Just two minutes later, Real Madrid sealed the win. Yan Diomande, who had earlier provided the assist for Mbappé, scored with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner, completing a 4-1 result.

Standout performers

  • Bernardo Silva opened the scoring and set the tone for Real Madrid’s attack.
  • Arda Güler added the second goal, finishing a move created by Kylian Mbappé.
  • Kylian Mbappé contributed both an assist for Güler and a goal of his own, showcasing his dual threat.
  • Yan Diomande was instrumental, providing the assist for Mbappé and later scoring the fourth goal.
  • Tidiam Gomis offered a consolation strike for RB Leipzig, assisted by Christoph Baumgartner.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig
  • Scorers:
    • Bernardo Silva (43’)
    • Arda Güler (52’) – assist Kylian Mbappé
    • Kylian Mbappé (83’) – assist Yan Diomande
    • Yan Diomande (87’) – assist Brahim Díaz
    • Tidiam Gomis (85’) – assist Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig)
  • Bookings:
    • Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) – yellow card (68’)
    • Rocco Reitz (RB Leipzig) – yellow card (70’)
  • Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

What it means

The 4-1 result gives Real Madrid three points from the UEFA Champions League League Phase encounter, reinforcing their position in the group with a strong home performance. RB Leipzig return to the competition with a single point from the match, needing to recover in their remaining fixtures to stay in contention.