Real Madrid cruise past RB Leipzig 4-1 to extend perfect Champions League start

Real Madrid extended their perfect start in the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Estadio Bernabéu on Wednesday evening.

​According to a report by BBC Sport, summer signing Bernardo Silva netted his first goal for Real Madrid, converting from close range just two minutes before half-time after Arda Güler’s deflected shot squirmed past goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt.​

RB Leipzig had pressed aggressively during the opening half, forcing Thibaut Courtois into vital saves against Christopher Nkunku and Rômulo. However, Jose Mourinho’s side took control after the break.​In the 52nd minute, Güler doubled the host’s lead by tapping in a header across the face of goal from Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé then added a third in the 83rd minute with a sublime curling strike from the edge of the box, marking his 12th goal in 12 appearances across all competitions this season. ​Although Leipzig pulled one back through Tidiam Gomis in the 85th minute, former Leipzig winger Yan Diomande sealed the victory two minutes later, firing a spectacular volley outside the penalty area.​

The victory keeps Real Madrid atop their group standings ahead of Sunday’s crucial El Clásico against Barcelona. Real Madrid will return to European action on November 4 against AEK Athens, while RB Leipzig prepare to host Manchester City.