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3 non-negotiable starters for Real Madrid for their Champions League clash vs Leipzig

Real Madrid face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday in a bid to make it three wins out of three in the competition. Leipzig are a very tough team a

By Hridyam Arora · The Real Champs

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Writer Hridyam Arora argues Real Madrid must start Yan Diomande, Arda Guler, and Trent Alexander-Arnold against RB Leipzig.
The writer notes Diomande scored and assisted against Sevilla and deserves to face his former club.
Arora states Guler's playmaking abilities make him an essential starter in midfield for the Champions League fixture.

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Writer Hridyam Arora argues that Real Madrid must start Yan Diomande, Arda Guler, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in their upcoming Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Real Madrid aim to secure their third consecutive victory in the competition ahead of an upcoming clash against Barcelona.

The writer believes Diomande's recent strong form against Sevilla warrants a start against his former club, while Guler should be prioritized in midfield as a creative playmaker. Additionally, Arora suggests Alexander-Arnold's passing range is essential to exploit Leipzig's aggressive, high-pressing defensive line.

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