Real Madrid trembled until the last minute.
After a disappointing first half, during which the White House was closed, which even provoked whistles from Madrid fans, the match got carried away in the second period.
While Vinicius opened the scoring, Willi Orban immediately responded, offering a breathtaking end to the match.
The Merengues, winners 2-1 in the first leg, however held on (1-1), and will play in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
If you missed the match, and want to watch it again, you can skip the first half, there was nothing to see.
With a particularly defensive team composition, Carlo Ancelotti decided not to take any risks this Wednesday evening, after winning the first leg in Germany (0-1).
Dominant in terms of possession, the Madrilenians did not create the slightest opportunity.
The Leipzig players barely did better, with only one shot on target.
The second half was much livelier.
Aware that a golden chance to defeat a European great was looming, the Germans accelerated from the kick-off to try to find the fault.
After several chances, notably coming from the feet of former Lensois Loïs Openda, it was finally Real Madrid who scored the first goal.
Starting on a counter-attack, Jude Bellingham perfectly awaited the call from Vinicius, who calmly finished this great action (65th) even though he had not gone far from the red card a few minutes earlier for two gestures of humor .
VINICIUS JUNIOR OPENS THE SCORE FOR REAL MADRID!
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And WHAT A WORK from Jude Bellingham who goes all the way up the pitch before making the decisive pass 🥵#RMARBL |
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The match was far from over, however.
Three minutes later, Willi Orban reduced the score by looking out for a cross from David Raum.
The Germans then began to believe it again, and increased the pressure.
LEIPZIG EQUALIZES 2 MINUTES LATER THANKS TO ORBAN 😱
The Germans get back on track straight away, it promises a hot end to the match!
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Suffocated, the Madrilenians sometimes seemed lost, sometimes overwhelmed.
They were ultimately saved by their crossbar, which repelled Dani Olmo's attempt in the final seconds.
Thanks to this draw, Real Madrid qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and waits to know their opponent.