Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Andriy Lunin pulling Toni Kroos jersey shirt to get his attention while talking to Marco Rose.
A lacklustre Real failed to register a shot on target until past the hour but broke the deadlock on 65 minutes when Vinicius Jr rifled home following a brilliant run and pass from Jude Bellingham.
Die Rotten Bullen had talked up their hopes of causing an upset ahead of the match and Lois Openda blew a trio of excellent first-half openings. However, Marco Rose’s side continued to show belief and pulled level on the night when Willi Orban headed in three minutes after Real’s opener.
Leipzig pushed hard late on but could not find the goal to force extra time as Real booked their spot in their 20th UEFA Champions League quarter-final and the last eight of the European Cup for a record-extending 39th time.
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