Is Real Madrid v RB Leipzig on TV? Kick off time channel and how to watch the Champions League match
Everything you need to know about the Champions League fixture
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Your support makes all the difference.Real Madrid host RB Leipzig in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 and face a battle to reach the quarter-finals.
In the first leg, Los Blancos were without the injured Jude Bellingham and left Germany with a slender lead after Brahim Diaz earned them a 1-0 win.
Despite Real’s impressive record in the competition, RB Leipzig can afford to throw everything at the match, having had nine shots on target during the opening leg.
But the Bernabeu will be a different challenge, and Real have only failed to win one of their last 20 two-legged ties when they have held a lead going into the second leg – against Ajax in 2018-19 in the round of 16.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match and get the latest odds and tips here:
When is Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 8pm GMT (9 pm CET) on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2 with coverage starting at 7.30 pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream TNT Sports live via the Discovery + app.
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Team news
Jude Bellingham returned at the weekend during Real’s controversial 2-2 draw against Valencia, after missing the first leg with an ankle problem. Antonio Rudiger and Joselu have also returned after injuries, although Carlo Ancelotti is expected to be without Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba and Eder Militao.
RB Leipzig will be without suspended defender Mohamed Simakan.
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rüdiger, Mendy, Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo
RB Leipzig XI: Gulácsi, Henrichs, Lukeba, Orbán, Raum, Olmo, Haidara, Schlager, Xavi Simons, Openda, Šeško
Odds
Real Madrid 3/5
Draw 18/5
RB Leipzig 24/5
Prediction
Despite a tight first leg and Real’s disappointment at the weekend, they will bounce back with full force in the Champions League. Real Madrid 3-1 RB Leipzig
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