Real Madrid's 1-0 win at RB Leipzig

In the absence of the injured Jude Bellingham, the 24-year-old stepped up and scored against the flow of the game in the 48th minute. Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, filling in for the injured Thibaut Courtois, then made a series of crucial saves to preserve the lead as the Spanish team secured their seventh consecutive win in the competition this season. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the challenges faced, stating, "It was difficult for us, that's how it is here. The start of the first half and second half were challenging. Lunin played a great game, the best game." Ancelotti added, "We were dangerous in transitions, we could have scored more, but we could also have tied. This is a small advantage." 

The Slovenian team had another opportunity before Real gradually restored balance to the game, and they came close to scoring themselves through Rodrygo, who was making his 200th appearance for the club.