Locking horns in the Champions League for the second time in the space of two seasons, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid renew hostilities for the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night.
Los Blancos cruised through Group C without dropping a single point, while Marco Rose's men finished second in Group G behind Manchester City, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
RB LEIPZIG vs. REAL MADRID
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RB LEIPZIG
Out: None
Doubtful: Amadou Haidara (knee)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Gulacsi; Simakan, Lukeba, Orban, Raum; Olmo, Schlager, Kampl, Simons; Sesko, Openda
REAL MADRID
Out: Jude Bellingham (ankle), Antonio Rudiger (thigh), Eder Militao (ACL), David Alaba (ACL), Thibaut Courtois (ACL)
Doubtful: Nacho Fernandez (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga; Diaz; Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
