Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (L) and Leipzig's German defender #16 Lukas Klostermann vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first-leg football match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on February 13, 2024. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Real Madrid edge RB Leipzig to claim advantage last 16 1st leg

By Our Reporter On Feb 13, 2024 0

A brilliant goal by Brahim Diaz handed Real Madrid the advantage following the first leg of their Champions League last-16 meeting with RB Leipzig.

Diaz curled a superb finish into the top corner three minutes after half-time to give Madrid the win in Germany.

The Spanish midfielder was named in the starting XI after Jude Bellingham missed the game due to injury.

His goal puts Madrid in a good position to reach the quarter-finals for the 12th time in the past 14 seasons.

Leipzig frustrated Madrid until the 48th minute, when former Manchester City midfielder Diaz turned on the right touchline and beat two players, before dancing past several others and curling the ball into the top corner.

His moment of genius puts Madrid in control of the tie, with the Spanish side hosting the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu on 6 March.

Madrid could not add to their score however, coming closest when Vinicius Jr struck the outside of the post having been set through by the impressive Diaz.