Real Madrid returned from Germany by defeating RB Leipzig 1-0. They could not do much with the German club at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side could have seen worse had Leipzig not squandered multiple chances. In the end, the 14-time champions reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Real and Leipzig drew 1-1 in the second leg of the last sixteen. The Spanish giants are in the last eight with a 2-1 lead over the two legs.
Leipzig were relatively ahead. They waste multiple golden opportunities. However, in the second half, Real increased their attacking edge. The results are available after an hour.
Real took the lead with Vinicius Junior’s goal in the 65th minute from Jude Bellingham’s pass. But three minutes later, Leipzig equalized with a header from Willy Orban, their captain.
Away goals are worthless in Europe’s top competition. But the first goal gave the German club a good boost. Another goal would have taken Leipzig into extra time. They played the rest of the time for that purpose. Had a chance to score. Dani Olmo had a shot hit the crossbar in added time.
Before that, Orban hit the ball past the goal twice.
Real goalkeeper Andriy Lunin can also be credited. He made several saves in the first leg. Leipzig also failed in three attempts at home.
With this, Real reached the 12th quarter-final in the last 14 years. During this time they won five titles. This time, Madrid club took another step towards winning the 15th Champions League trophy. The quarter final draw will be held on March 15.
PSG, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have already secured their place in the last eight. The rest of the teams will be finalized at the end of next week’s games.
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