Champions League: Silva sparks Real Madrid’s demolition of Leipzig as Lask stun Sporting
Real Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 in a Champions League match, with goals from Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappé, and Yan Diomande. Meanwhile, Lask secured an upset victory over Sporting in the same competition.
Why it matters
The Champions League is the premier European club football tournament, and these results significantly impact the standings for the top-eight qualification spots.
Bernardo Silva jumps for joy after scoring Real Madrid’s opener against RB Leipzig. Photograph: Europa Press Sports/Europa Press/Getty Images Bernardo Silva jumps for joy after scoring Real Madrid’s opener against RB Leipzig. Photograph: Europa Press Sports/Europa Press/Getty Images Champions League Champions League: Silva sparks Real Madrid’s demolition of Leipzig as Lask stun Sporting Bernardo Silva opens scoring as Madrid win 4-1
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Real Madrid claimed a third Champions League victory in as many games by thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande among the goals for José Mourinho’s side.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Madrid from close range towards the end of a tight first half, with Arda Guler doubling the record 15-time European champions’ advantage soon after the interval.
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