Football Espana, citing EFE, reported on 20 October that Mourinho put Real Madrid's immediate Champions League target at 11 or 12 points as they host RB Leipzig at the Bernabéu on Wednesday. Madrid have six points from two league-phase matches, while Leipzig have three.
Mourinho sets the mark
According to EFE’s account of his press conference on 20 October, José Mourinho put the mark that secures qualification at 11 or 12 points.
Madrid absentees and squad news
Real Madrid have three absentees for the Leipzig match. Asencio is out with a stress fracture of his right tibia. Dr Manuel Leyes operated on Asencio on 1 October, with Real Madrid’s medical services supervising. Rodrygo is in the final stage of his recovery but still trains on his own, and he has yet to complete a full session with the group. Mendy trained with the group on 20 October, but he will not be in the matchday squad because he is not registered for the Champions League.
Schedule and recent results
Leipzig is Madrid's last match before Sunday's Clásico at Camp Nou. In Rome on 14 October, Real Madrid trailed 3-1 before winning 4-3. Real Madrid also beat Sevilla 4-1.
Diomandé's recent run
Yan Diomandé joined Real Madrid from Leipzig. The Bundesliga reported that Yan Diomandé came off the bench in his first five Madrid appearances. He has since started four of the club’s last five matches, with one goal and two assists in that run.