Real Madrid named their line-up for their UEFA Champions League league-phase third-round match against RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday 21 October. After wins over Roma and Inter Milan, Madrid went into the game seeking nine points from their first three rounds.
Mourinho selects the side
José Mourinho named Real Madrid's side for the match against RB Leipzig. Mourinho again selected Fede Valverde at right-back, while Álvaro Carreras started at left-back after Marc Cucurella was rested for the Clásico.
Bernardo Silva returns
Bernardo Silva returned to the starting XI. His return was one of five changes from the team that started the last match against Sevilla.
Vinícius Júnior starts in attack
Vinícius Júnior started in attack against RB Leipzig. He did not play in the Sevilla game in La Liga because of suspension, and the same ban also rules him out of the Clásico.
GOAL's listed XI shape
GOAL listed Real Madrid's defence as Fede Valverde, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras. GOAL listed the midfield as Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva and Jude Bellingham. GOAL listed the attack as Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé.