Another controversial referee decision saves Real Madrid, now vs RB Leipzig

Despite giving a lot of importance to La Liga, where they are leading the standings with 5 points ahead of Girona, the priority for Real Madrid right now is the Champions League. It is the most important club tournament in Europe and everyone wants to win it, but Los Merengues want to win it even more. They are the team that has won this title the most times (14) and for the fans there is nothing more valuable.

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Without Bellingham but with Vinicius, the lineup for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

That's why this Tuesday Carlo Ancelotti decided to put together the best possible lineup in Germany, where they are facing RB Leipzig for the first leg of the round of 16. The Italian coach had to modify the team structure to replace Jude Bellingham, who will be out for a few weeks due to an ankle injury. But he is still confident that his players are capable of getting the job done.

However, things are not going as he had hoped. During the first half the hosts were dominating the game, controlling the ball and pushing Real Madrid close to Andriy Lunin's goal. And in one of the first attacks of the match, Marco Rose's team scored the opener through Benjamin Sesko, who captured a rebound inside the box.

But referee Irfan Peljto made a controversial decision. He decided to rule the goal out for an alleged offside. In the replays shown on TV it is clear that Rodrygo Goes is behind the position of the RB Leipzig striker, so it was not him who was considered offside. Who is in an improper position is Benjamin Henrichs, who was behind Rodrygo and, according to the referee and the VAR, prevented the reaction of goalkeeper Lunin and therefore was considered to have intervened in the goal.

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What will the coach do?

During the first half Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes created some chances for Real Madrid, although they lacked accuracy to score. However, the team missed Jude Bellingham and that is why they did not show their usual level. Perhaps Carlo Ancelotti will try to modify the lineup after the break, considering that he has options like Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric, Arda Guler, Nicolas Paz and Joselu on the bench.