Real Madrid clinched a 1-0 victory in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena. Early in the match, the hosts believed they had taken the lead when Sesko headed home, but the assistant referee flagged for offside. The first half saw limited chances for both teams, resulting in a cautious encounter in Germany. In the second half, a moment of brilliance from Brahim Diaz propelled the Spanish side ahead. The 24-year-old skillfully navigated past multiple Leipzig defenders before curling a strike into the top corner from outside the box. Ancelotti’s team managed to maintain their 1-0 lead, setting the stage for a crucial second leg at the Bernabeu. The teams will clash again on March 6th, aiming to secure their spot in the next round. RB Leipzig faces a daunting task in the second leg, having gone 14 games without keeping a clean sheet. Real Madrid are currently favorites to clinch a spot in yet another quarter finals of the champions league. Away leg at Santiago Barnabeu has not been easy for teams especially the second leg.
