FULL TIME
2-1
MATCH PREVIEW & MORE INFO
Atletico Madrid: possible starting lineup: Oblak; Le Normand, Gimenez, Azpilicueta; Marcos Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann
RB Leipzig: possible starting lineup: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba; Henrichs, Haidara, Kampl, Raum; Sesko, Simons, Openda
Match Preview
Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig are gearing up for an exciting Champions League clash, both coming off solid starts to their domestic campaigns. Atletico, under Diego Simeone, are seeking to build on their strong home form in Europe, having won all five of their home games in last season's competition. With summer reinforcements like Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher, Simeone's side looks refreshed and ready to push beyond recent quarter-final disappointments. Alvarez is expected to start after a bench goal last weekend.
RB Leipzig, meanwhile, arrive with confidence despite a recent 0-0 draw with Union Berlin. Marco Rose's side has faced a challenging early schedule but showed resilience, particularly with a dramatic comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen. Leipzig’s captain Willi Orban is set to return from suspension, while Arthur Vermeeren could face Atletico, his parent club.
Atletico have the edge at home, especially with their unbeaten record against Bundesliga teams, but Leipzig’s attacking threat could make this a close encounter. Both sides are dealing with a couple of injuries, but their squads remain strong and capable of putting on an entertaining match in Madrid.