Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Madrid Wins 2-0 in Champions League First Leg
Asensio, Valverde Shine for Los Blancos
Madrid Dominates Possession, Leipzig Outperforms in Shots and xG
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League first knockout round encounter, Real Madrid claimed a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday night. Despite Leipzig's impressive attacking performance, with 20 shots to Madrid's 11 and an edge in expected goals (xG) of 1.11 to 0.69, it was Madrid who ultimately prevailed.
Madrid controlled possession throughout the match, but it was Leipzig who created the more dangerous chances. However, the German side was unable to capitalize on their opportunities, with VAR ruling out a potential Leipzig goal for offside.
In the second half, Madrid broke the deadlock through Federico Valverde's stunning strike. The Uruguayan midfielder unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that flew into the top corner of the net. Substitute Marco Asensio then sealed the victory late on, tapping in a rebound from Karim Benzema's shot.
With this hard-fought victory, Real Madrid takes a comfortable advantage into the second leg in Madrid on March 14. Leipzig will need to produce a special performance to overturn the deficit and reach the quarter-finals.
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