Real Madrid are dramatically defeated 3-2 by a hungry Leipzig team.
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Real Madrid’s perfect streak came to an end as Leipzig easily destroyed them in a 3-2 triumph, handing them their first loss in 38 games across all competitions.
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Despite Vinicius pulling one back, goals from Nkuku and Gvardiol clinched Leipzig’s first-half triumph as the masters of Leipzig easily destroyed the white Angels.
The two titans played out a fiercely tough game in the second half. Timo Werner scored three goals in the 81st minute to give Leipzig a crucial victory in the group of death, but Leipzig still had a stronger phase than Real Madrid.
Rodrygo’s late penalty kick conversion made it 3-2, relieving their traveling supporters’ anxiety. To win their group, Real Madrid will require a crucial victory the next week.