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Real Madrid thrash Leipzig 4-1 for perfect 3-0 start

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Real Madrid Beats Leipzig

Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in a Champions League group match.
Bernardo Silva opened scoring in the 44th minute, his first goal for Madrid.
Arda Güler added a second goal in the 52nd minute, his season debut.
Kylian Mbappé scored his third of the night, reaching 12 goals in 12 Champions League games.
The win gave Madrid a perfect 3-0 start and extended its scoring streak to 45 matches.

Summary

Paramount Plus Streams

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held at London’s Palladium on Oct. 26, the day after the season-closing Clásico.
TNT Sports holds Champions League rights in the UK, streaming via Sky Q, Sky Glass, NOW, Virgin Media, EE TV.
Paramount Plus offers U.S. Champions League coverage starting at $9 per month on the Essential plan, with a 30-day trial.

History

Historical Context

On 13 June 1956 Real Madrid defeated Reims 4-3 in Paris to claim the first European Cup, a tournament organized by UEFA, which had been founded two years earlier on 15 June 1954. Sixteen clubs, chosen by L'Equipe for prestige, entered the inaugural season, establishing a continental club competition that later became the Champions League with worldwide broadcast deals.

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Real Madrid Beats Leipzig

Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in a Champions League group match.
Bernardo Silva opened scoring in the 44th minute, his first goal for Madrid.
Arda Güler added a second goal in the 52nd minute, his season debut.
Kylian Mbappé scored his third of the night, reaching 12 goals in 12 Champions League games.
The win gave Madrid a perfect 3-0 start and extended its scoring streak to 45 matches.

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