Leipzig-Real Madrid, here are our predictions of the challenge valid for the Champions League round of 16. Possible scorers, shooters and cautioned
With the victory over Girona in the last league match, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid secured La Liga and now, the goal, is to go deep into the Champions League, the Spanish team’s true natural habitat.
This evening the Blancos are engaged on the field of Leipzig, in a match that is within reach but could hide some pitfalls. Let’s go together, then, to see what could be the scorers, shooters and cautioned in this match.
Lipsia-Real Madrid, the possible scorer
Real Madrid will most likely hold the ball of the game. That is why Vinicius is the biggest candidate to find the goal during the 90minutes. The Brazilian striker is a match-breaker. One who manages with his technical quality and speed to be devastating. On the other side, the most influential candidate is Openda, always scoring in the last four games played.
Possible shooters and cautions
At home Real Madrid, watch out for Valverde: he tries from distance but not only that, he always manages to be in the right place at the right time. Ancelotti has unconditional trust in him and always sends him out. Yes, it could be him hitting the mirror along with Brahim Diaz who will find space because of Bellingham’s absence.
At least three total shots each, on the other hand, for Dani Olmo and Xavi Simons, who try to finish from distance at times even when it would be wiser to pass the ball.
Admonished chapter. Henrichs will probably have to deal with Vinicius, who very often goes wide left. And he could get into trouble. At home Madrid, on the other hand, it is Mendy (3 cards in the last 4 games) who could end up in the match director’s notebook. He has very important offensive qualities but behind very often trudges. The yellow could absolutely be there as well as for Tchouaméni forced to play central defender due to the absences of Alaba, Rudiger and Militao.
