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THE Champions League returns on Tuesday – can Real Madrid continue their winning run from the group stage at a venue where they lost last season?

⏩ Quick betting tips for RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid

RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid odds

Here are the latest match odds for RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid from our top-rated football bookies. Odds are subject to change.

RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid betting preview

Five points clear at the top of La Liga, winners of all six Champions League group games – Real Madrid look to be mounting a dual trophy assault.

Top of Carlo Ancelotti’s priority list will be to regain the famous European Cup from Manchester City, especially after the humbling they received in last season’s semi-final at the Etihad.

It’s so far, so good on that front with the major summer signing designed to aid that cause, Jude Bellingham, having adapted perfectly to his new surroundings – 20 goals before the UCL KO stage begins is something surely both he and Ancelotti could only have dreamed of.

Bellingham could be a key man in England’s Euro 2024 title bid but first he’ll be out to land Europe’s biggest club prize.

Real should prove too strong for Leipzig over two legs. The Germans have had to rebuild after losing Christopher Nkunku, Dominik Szoboszlai and Josko Gvardiol last summer. Timo Werner also departed last month.

They qualified in a pool behind Man City but notably conceded 10 goals in doing so – no side who made the last 16 let in more.

That’s a worry ahead of a clash with free-scoring Real, who also have Rodrygo and former Stoke man Joselu in double figures, while Vinicius Junior has nine.

Throw in the fact that the hosts have won just one of their last six and the away win looks the call here.

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RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid key stats

  • Real Madrid have lost three of their six away Champions League knockout-stage matches since Carlo Ancelotti returned to the managerial hot seat at the Bernabeu.
  • Leipzig beat Real 3-2 in this fixture in last season’s Champions League group stage.
  • The Germans have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 Champions League home games but have also scored in their last 16 such matches.
  • Real were the only team to win all six group matches in this season’s competition.
  • Jude Bellingham scored twice against Girona on Saturday to take his season total to 20. He has scored in four of his five Champions League appearances in 2023/24.

RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid best bets

Our best bets for RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid are below. The odds we use are from the best sportsbooks per our expert reviews. Odds in the bettings tips are also subject to change.

Real Madrid to win

Leipzig are in their worst form of the season – just one win in six – while Real are buzzing after winning 4-0 in their Spanish title battle with Girona on Saturday.

They’ve lost only twice all season (both to city rivals Atletico) and claimed victory in all six Champions League group games.

Getting odds-against about another success looks too good to miss.

Back Real to win at 23/20 with Spreadex ⚽

Benjamin Henrichs to be carded

Henrichs is likely to play at right-back for the hosts which puts him up against the oft-fouled Vinicius Junior – that could mean trouble.

The German international has been booked in seven of his 15 Champions League starts, including two of four this season, which further strengthens the case.

Bosnian ref Irfan Peljto isn’t the greatest appointment for cards backers but 7/2 about Henrichs making the notebook still looks worth an interest.

Back Henrichs to be shown a card at 7/2 with bet365 ⚽

Willi Orban anytime scorer

For those who like a big price, consider Orban, who has long been a big threat from set pieces.

The Hungarian hasn’t played much this season due to injury but he recently returned to the team but last term he netted five times – a good return for a centre-back.

Leipzig have scored in their last 16 UCL home games, while Real haven’t been as dominant away from the Bernabeu in the knockout stage – this looks worth a try.

Back Orban to score at any time at 9/1 with Sky Bet

📺 How to watch RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid

  • Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany.
  • Time: 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, February 13.
  • Where to watch: TNT Sports 2.

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