Mourinho trusts the new central duo to beat Leipzig

This Wednesday, Real Madrid host RB Leipzig at the Bernabéu at 21:00 CET, in the third matchday of the tournament. With an eye on the nine possible points, the white side arrives after beating Sevilla and looks to consolidate in the top part of the table.

Proposed lineup by Mourinho

According to the report by Juanjo Martín / EFE and Mario Calderón, coach José Mourinho lines up Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Marc Cucurella and Aaron Dumfries as full‑backs. In central defence will be Ibrahima Konaté and Antonio Rüdiger, both substitutes against Sevilla. The midfield will combine Arda Güler, in great form, with Aurelien Tchouaméni in the double pivot, while Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé will complete the attacking line.

The approach aims to balance creation and defensive solidity. Mourinho said: "Vinícius untouchable? Untouchable is the shield," emphasizing the confidence in the Brazilian striker within the system.

Pressure on Vinícius

Vinícius Júnior is suspended for the next three La Liga matches, which forces him to prove his worth in the Champions. His absence has opened space for new arrivals and internal competition, so the Brazilian faces considerable pressure to regain his starting spot.

The player knows that his performance against Leipzig will be decisive for his immediate future in the starting eleven.

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Goal of the nine points

Real Madrid aims to collect the nine possible points to position itself in the top part of the tournament table. Each victory strengthens its place in the European standings and keeps alive the aspiration to lead the group.

The white team arrives at the match with the confidence of having beaten Sevilla convincingly.

After the victory at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Merengues have accumulated two wins in two games and sit comfortably among the top ten in the Champions standings.

The next challenge will be the Clasico against Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou, a match that Mourinho watches while preparing the team for Leipzig.

If the proposed lineup maintains the stability, control and creativity shown against Sevilla, Real Madrid will secure a victory that will boost the dressing‑room morale ahead of the decisive duel with the Catalans.