How Real Madrid could line up against RB Leipzig

Despite some inconsistent domestic form, RB Leipzig are going strong in Europe. The German side won all four of their games against Young Boys and Crvena zvezda during the group stages, with their only defeats both coming against defending champions Manchester City; even they were only by 3-1 and 3-2 scorelines.

Things don’t get any easier in the round of 16, though, as they prepare to face Real Madrid. The La Liga leaders have won five of the last 10 editions of this tournament and cruised through the group stages with a perfect record, recording two victories over each of Napoli, Braga and Union Berlin.

With a huge question mark still hanging over the head of the red-hot Bellingham, it would take a plucky soul to confidently call the outcome of Tuesday's first leg, although Los Blancos have still produced the attacking goods during his infrequent absences this season.

Leipzig's tendency to ship goals at home in the Champions League - coupled with their underwhelming form since returning from the winter break - makes it difficult to envisage the German side repeating last season's Red Bull Arena success over Los Blancos, who have our vote to take a slender lead back to Madrid for the second leg.

Prediction：RB Leipzig 1-2 Real Madrid

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