Brahim Diaz leads Real Madrid's win in Leipzig.

[{"selector":"#anim-786290f4-24f9-4b0d-94bb-ff6db42ce45d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Brahim Diaz's sensational solo goal secured Real Madrid a 1-0 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League last 16 first leg.

[{"selector":"#anim-1192f84b-bd7a-4b3b-88fb-529c15a5fcd3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Leipzig wasted chances; Lunin saved multiple shots after the hosts' controversial offside call. Diaz scored in the second half.

[{"selector":"#anim-0cd848b5-b7cf-4bf9-9a18-59cdc8d2fefc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Diaz, replacing the injured Bellingham, skillfully bypassed three Leipzig defenders and elegantly placed a precise shot inside the far post. Diaz admitted, "I initially intended to pass to Vini, but ended up taking the shot."

[{"selector":"#anim-6034f3c5-5d08-45b1-99bf-efac41d4331f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Toni Kroos praised his teammate, saying an individual skill decided the game, which could have gone either way.

[{"selector":"#anim-71850d7b-0291-478c-a79b-4152398422a8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Real Madrid's seventh win in this Champions League campaign positions them for a fourth consecutive last 16 qualification.

[{"selector":"#anim-7ed97c38-c9db-4011-930a-b17c1f53d9f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Madrid traveled without injured Bellingham, who hurt ankle in Saturday's win.

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Brahim Diaz leads Real Madrid's win in Leipzig.

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