Vinicius Jr returns for Real Madrid tonight as Jose Mourinhos side look to make it three wins from three in the Champions League. The Brazil winger is currently serving a domestic ban after being sent off against Villarreal and wont play in the weekend Clasico against Barcelona. But he is a certain starter against Leipzig as Mourinho looks to build on the European victories against his former clubs Inter Milan and Roma.Leipzig arrive in Madrid on the back of a 6-1 pasting at Bayern Munich in a game that really outlined the difference between the haves and the have nots in the Bundesliga.Prior to that result, Martin Demichelis side had been going well with emphatic league wins over Eintracht Frankfurt (6-0) and Hamburg (5-0) either side of a defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.They have three points from their first two Champions League games with a 4-1 defeat at Como followed by a 1-0 home success over PSV Eindhoven.They have lost their last four away games in all competitions, though, and are winless in their last seven away games in Europe.Where to Watch Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: TV and online streamsReal MadridversusRB Leipzigkicks off at8pm BST (9pm local time) on Wednesday, October 21at the Santiago Bernabu.The match is live onTNT Sportsin the UK. In the US, its onParamount+at 3pm ET.If you live outside the UK, click theLINK HEREto find out where to watch it in your region.Stats for Real Madrid v RB LeipzigThe sides have met four times, all in the Champions League. In the 2022/23 group stageMadrid won 2-0 in Spain, Federico Valverde opening the scoring, andLeipzig triumphed 3-2 in Germany, Christopher Nkunku scoring for the home side and Vincius Jnior and Rodrygo on target for the visitors.In the 2023/24 round of 16Madrid won 1-0 in Germanythanks to a Brahim Daz goal anddrew 1-1 in Spain, where Vincius Jniors opener was quickly cancelled out by Willi Orban.Last seasons quarter-final loss to Bayern Mnchen (1-2 h,3-4 a) ended Madrids four-game winning run against Bundesliga clubs.Madrid have lost only one of their last 13 group stage/league phase matches against German opposition (W8 D4), winning the last four most recently in 2024/25, at home toStuttgart (3-1)andBorussia Dortmund (5-2).Madrid have scored in their last 26 home matches against Bundesliga visitors.This is Leipzigs ninth game against Spanish opponents. Having won three of their first five (D1 L1), they are without a victory in three (D1 L2), most recentlylosing 1-2 at Atltico de Madrid on Matchday 1 in 2024/25to make their record in Spain W1 D1 L2. Topics RB Leipzig Real Madrid CF If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: Confirmed line-ups as Los Blancos look to carry momentum into Clasico Nicholas McGee 21st October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Vinicius Jr to star for Real Madrid as part of three-leg acca Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Win tickets to a Champions League game with bet365 Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Real Madrid v RB Leipzig: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch as Vinicius Jr returns Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Jose Mourinho sends Vinicius Junior warning: Only the badge is untouchable Mitch Fretton 20th October, 2026 Real Madrid TV rubbish Guler elbow theory and claim Barcelona will have 17 referees in El Clasico Jon Fisher 20th October, 2026
