Nagaland Post
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 06:57 AM1 min readVerified Wire
Real Madrid Maintains Perfect Champions League Start with 4-1 Win Over RB Leipzig Ahead of El Clasico
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Real Madrid recorded a commanding 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig on October 22, preserving a perfect start to their Champions League campaign and setting the stage for a pivotal week in European competition. The win, achieved at the Santiago Bernabéu, served as a tactical dress rehearsal ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes El Clasico against FC Barcelona.
The result extends Madrid’s unbeaten run in the continent’s premier club competition, a streak that has become a cornerstone of their domestic and international ambitions this season. With the Clasico serving as a La Liga title decider, midweek Champions League fixtures often dictate momentum, and Madrid’s ability to rotate and still dominate underscores their squad depth and Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical flexibility.
According to reports by Nagaland Post, the Madrid dressing room emphasized the importance of carrying domestic form into continental duty, while analysts highlighted the clinical finishing that broke down a resilient Leipzig side. ‘We knew Leipzig would press high, but our composure in front of goal made the difference,’ a club source was quoted as saying, reflecting the team’s confidence heading into the Barcelona clash.
Madrid will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face Barcelona in what promises to be a defining El Clasico, while RB Leipzig will aim to regroup in their group as the Champions League group stage progresses. The result also reshapes the early dynamics of the competition, with Madrid maintaining sole possession at the top of the table and rivals watching closely.