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VIDEO: Jude Bellingham tees us Vinicius Jr! Real Madrid stars combine for sweeping counterattack goal against RB Leipzig

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  • Bellingham assists Vinicius Jr
  • Madrid take 2-0 lead on aggregate
  • Leipzig score three minutes later
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The 20-year-old England international picked the ball up in his own half, before driving Los Blancos forward and playing a through ball to Vinicius Jr - who was through on goal. The Brazilian made no mistake as he fired Madrid ahead on the evening with a cool finish, giving his side a 2-0 lead on aggregate over Leipzig.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The 2-0 lead on aggregate was short-lived for Carlo Ancelotti's side, after Willi Orban equalised just three minutes after Vinicius scored. Leipzig continued to push for another goal in the moments that followed, with Andriy Lunin being called into action on several occasions. However, the game finished 1-1, with Real progressing to the quarter-finals.

  • Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti Vinicius Junior Leipzig CL 2024GOAL AR / Getty

    WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

    Following the Champions League clash against Leipzig, Madrid will host Celta Vigo on Sunday in a bid to extend their seven-point lead at the top of La Liga table.