Brahim Diaz\u2019s stunning solo goal was enough to see Real Madrid edge out RB Leipzig 1-0 in their first leg encounter of the Champions League at the Red Bull Arena in Germany.<\/p>\n
The 24-year old who was deputizing for the injured Jude Bellingham, broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half, picking up the ball from the wide right; spanning away from the challenge of David Raum then cutting inside Xavi Simmons before curling a left-foot shot past Leipzig keeper Peter Gulasci.<\/p>\n
The Spanish side looked out of sorts for most of the match, as they lacked the creativity that 20-year old Bellingham offers in the attacking third, and will count themselves lucky that the hosts didn\u2019t capitalize on the chances they had.<\/p>\n
Bellingham is facing two to three weeks on the sidelines with a sprained ankle leaving Carlo Ancellotti\u2019s side in a turbulent time, as the English International has registered 4 goals and three assists in five matches.<\/p>\n
He has also been involved in 19 goals for the Los Blancos season, with 16 goals and 3 assists in 21 matches.<\/p>\n
Madrid take a slender lead into the second leg of the encounter and will be wary of Benjamin Sesko\u2019s attacking prowess infront of goal, as the Slovenian could have easily bagged a first half hat-trick despite the heroics of keeper Andriy Lunin, and with a goal chalked off as Benjamin Henrich strode offside, Leipzig have all to play for in the next leg.<\/p>\n
The two teams will face off in the second leg of the tie on March 6th at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.<\/p>\n
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