Brahim Díaz’s sumptuous solo strike gives Real Madrid edge over RB Leipzig

Beyond that it was a largely even game, and if there was a note of regret for the home side here, it lay in those missed chances in the first half, the missed opportunities to force Madrid out of their comfort zone.

STAR MAN: Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates after he scored the opening goal. AP Photo/Matthias Schrader.

RB Leipzig 0 Real Madrid 1

Well, were you really expecting two perfect Real Madrid performances in a row? This is simply not how Madrid do things.