Real Madrid v RB Leipzig
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Commentary
Full-time at the Bernabeu, and Real Madrid tee up an El Clasico weekend with a 4-1 dismantling of RB Leipzig. It took a while to get going, but Bernardo Silva's 43rd-minute opener from close range was as valuable as any, giving the seasoned Portuguese midfielder his first in Madrid white. The scoring continued shortly after the interval, as in the 52nd minute, Mbappe headed a left-sided lofted Bellingham ball back across for Guler to stab in on the line. Following a plethora of changes that threatened to take the sting out of this already steadily-slowing game, Mbappe curled in a peach in the 83rd minute to spark a late flurry of strikes. A charging Baumgartner fed Gomis to see the 20-year-old power in a consolation for the Germans, yet they were victims of a familiar foe not long after. Diomande had emerged from the bench earlier and offered a simple assist for Mbappe's shaped strike. Now he continued to show exactly why Los Blancos shelled out €140 million for his services with a world-class rocket of a volley into the top-left corner. Mourinho's Madrid excelled above their 2.91 xG as they move to fourth as one of five teams holding a faultless European scorecard so far. Leipzig at least got a consolation, yet despite this, they underperformed their 1.44 xG, while also shipping four more goals to make it 10 conceded in two games. They slip down to 29th in the table. Thanks for joining us today. We hope you enjoyed the game!
FULL-TIME: REAL MADRID 4-1 RB LEIPZIG
Espi just can't get on the end of an Endrick cross. Vandevoordt does well to stretch and claim at the young Spaniard's feet.
There'll be a minimum of three minutes of added time.
Espi! That's close! The substitute fires into the right side netting from that flank, and Mbappe must be thinking that he would've scored that.

Another big-hitter in Bellingham is next to depart. On comes Endrick.
Shot Map
Team Stats
2.91
Expected Goals
1.44
64%
Possession
36%
11 (61%)
Shots on Goal
6 (55%)
3
Big Chances Created
3
7
Corners Won
1
679 (92%)
Accurate Passes
356 (88%)
40
Duels Won
36
5
Saves
6
13
Fouls Committed
12





