Mbappé leads Real Madrid to emphatic win over Leipzig

Real Madrid made it three Champions League victories from three on Wednesday, defeating RB Leipzig 4-1 in a result that strengthened their European start and provided momentum before Sunday’s La Liga Clasico against Barcelona. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring late in a relatively cautious first half before Arda Güler doubled Madrid’s advantage seven minutes after the interval. Kylian Mbappé added a third with a curling finish, and Yan Diomande completed the victory with a powerful volley.

Leipzig’s Tidiam Gomis scored the visitors’ only goal. Madrid’s opening goal came after Federico Valverde cut the ball back for Güler, whose effort was blocked by goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. Silva reacted first to score from close range, registering his first goal for the club, according to France 24.

Güler then converted in the 52nd minute after Jude Bellingham’s cross was headed back across goal by Mbappé. The France forward later scored himself after Diomande pulled the ball back to him on the edge of the penalty area. Diomande, Madrid’s record €140m signing according to France 24, then struck from Brahim Díaz’s cross for his third goal in four appearances.

Leipzig had threatened early, with Thibaut Courtois making a low save from Romulo Cardoso. After Madrid went 3-0 ahead, Gomis took advantage of a lapse from Dean Huijsen to reduce the deficit, but the German side could not sustain a comeback. Mbappé has scored in each of Madrid’s three Champions League matches this season and now has 12 goals in 12 games, France 24 reported.

Speaking to Movistar, he said Madrid knew every point mattered in the league phase and that the team had to continue collecting victories. He also said he believed he could still improve, despite describing his current form as a good moment. The win was Madrid’s fourth in all competitions and came after a difficult domestic opening, with the club having gone two seasons without a major trophy, according to France 24.

Their perfect European record contrasts with Barcelona’s start after the Catalan side lost at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Mourinho said the Clasico should not be approached through confidence because it was unlike an ordinary league match. He also noted that Madrid would have 24 fewer hours of rest than Barcelona.

Vinícius Júnior started despite serving a four-match domestic suspension, while Diomande came on for him with 20 minutes remaining. Madrid will next visit AEK Athens on November 4, when Vinícius is eligible to return.