Real Madrid hold off Leipzig to reach quarter-finals

Vinicius Junior has participated in a total of 14 goals in the last 13 games of the Champions League. Within these matches, he has scored a total of eight goals and has assisted in six more.

Real Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after Vinicius Junior produced a superb goal that RB Leipzig couldn't match, allowing Real Madrid to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory in the last 16.

Similar to the initial half, the team from Germany known as Leipzig were punished for not converting numerous opportunities when Vinicius scored with a delicate touch after receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham with 25 minutes remaining in the game, solidifying their 2-0 advantage.

After a brief lapse of time, Leipzig was finally able to make good use of an opening. This happened just under three minutes after skipper Willi Orban managed to score a goal with his spot-on header.

The objective gave a fresh sense of confidence to the German football team and they persisted in attacking the top team of the Spanish league as they aimed to equalize.

Ex-Barcelona player Dani Olmo had a near miss that could have led to extra time in the match. However, it was important to note that the rule of away goals not counting in Uefa competitions was in effect. Olmo's header was not on target and hit the top part of the crossbar during injury time.

Real Madrid has set themselves a goal to win the European championship for the 15th time and they managed to hold their ground, securing a spot in the quarter-finals for the 12th time out of the last 14 seasons.

Carlo Ancelotti's team will discover their challengers in the quarter-finals after the draw for the final eight is conducted on Friday, March 15th at 11:00 in the morning GMT.

Madrid Advances As World-class Players Score World-class Goal

With a slim advantage achieved by Brahim Diaz's outstanding goal in the previous match, Real Madrid was expected to display their skill and know-how to secure a victory on their own territory.

Ancelotti was determined to emphasize that the match result was not conclusive. He repeated this reminder in the press conference prior to the upcoming match to prevent his team from becoming too comfortable and overconfident.

However, his team did not perform to their full potential and considering how both games went, they were lucky to advance.

Real Madrid failed to make a single shot on target during the first half and struggled to come up with new strategies after the second half began.

The Bernabeu stadium audience expressed their worries through whistles when Leipzig had the ball. The spectators became increasingly frustrated as Real repeatedly lost possession in a careless manner.

Nonetheless, they have a plethora of potent attacking skills - headed by the Brazilian striker Vinicius and the English midfielder Bellingham - and the team playing at home ultimately found their rhythm.

Toni Kroos, a powerful midfielder from Germany, retrieved the ball close to his own penalty area and quickly passed it to Bellingham to launch a counter attack. This move became a cause for concern for Leipzig.

Bellingham walked assuredly ahead while spotting Vinicius's run. Vinicius cleverly moved from the left towards the center and expertly shot a high ball into the top corner.

A moment of genius, similar to what happened in their previous match in Germany, was all that the Spanish team needed to win. However, they are aware that they need to improve their performance no matter who they play against in the quarter-finals.

Former English midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, commented on TNT Sports regarding the incredible goal made by world-class players. Despite Madrid's mediocre performance in the past two games, Hargreaves noted that exceptional players have the ability to secure victories in a matter of seconds.

Leipzig dominated the game for a large part of the match, causing the home team to remain confined in their own half. The visitors demonstrated courage and boldness in front of the massive crowd of 80,000 at the renovated Bernabeu, firing a total of 20 shots at the home team's goal.

Belgium striker Lois Openda had the best opportunities to score, but his inability to stay calm in dangerous situations hindered Leipzig's efforts to tie the game and potentially come out victorious.

The late push wasn't enough to save the day. In the end, the team who made it to the semi-finals in 2019-20 didn't make it past the last 16 for the fourth year in a row. All their hard work was for nothing.

The game is over, with Real Madrid and RB Leipzig both scoring one goal each.

The latter part of the game has come to a close, with the score tied at 1-1 between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.

David Raum (RB Leipzig) committed a handball.

The attack was stopped. Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig attempted to shoot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was prevented. Xavi Simons helped by passing the ball in with a cross.

Joselu gave away a corner to RB Leipzig.

Joselu (Real Madrid) committed a violation.

Eljif Elmas (RB Leipzig) is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.

From the left side of the box, Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig makes an attempt with his right foot and strikes the crossbar. Christoph Baumgartner assisted with a headed pass.

At the corner, RB Leipzig was awarded. Ferland Mendy was the reason for the concession.

There's been a substitution for RB Leipzig as Kevin Kampl enters the field in place of Amadou Haidara.

Federico Valverde, who plays for Real Madrid, obtained a free kick in the section of the field where his team was defending.

Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) committed a foul.

The player Rodrygo from Real Madrid took a shot with his right foot from the left side of the box. However, the attempt was stopped by the goalkeeper in the middle of the goal. Joselu helped Rodrygo with the pass.

Blocked attempt. Joselu (Real Madrid) took a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Rodrygo helped with a cross.

Antonio Rüdiger, who plays for Real Madrid, has earned a free kick in the defensive section of the field.

Christoph Baumgartner (from RB Leipzig) committed a violation on the game.

The player Xaver Schlager has been switched out for Eljif Elmas in RB Leipzig team.

RB Leipzig have made a substitution, with Christoph Baumgartner taking the place of Benjamin Sesko.

Real Madrid is making a substitution. Joselu is coming into the game to replace Jude Bellingham.

The effort was unsuccessful as Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) missed the mark to the right with a header from the middle of the box, even though David Raum helped him out by providing a cross after a corner.