Vinícius Jr. set for return to Real Madrid starting XI against RB Leipzig
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr. is expected to return to the starting lineup for their upcoming Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Vinícius missed the last match against Sevilla due to a four-match domestic ban stemming from a red card against Villarreal. Observers noted the team's frontline appeared more fluid without him. José Mourinho confirmed Vinícius will start on Wednesday.
- •Vinícius Jr. missed the last match due to a ban.
- •Real Madrid won against Sevilla while he was absent.
- •Mourinho confirmed Vinícius will be in the starting XI on Wednesday.
- •The matchup against RB Leipzig is crucial in the Champions League.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star to return to starting XI vs RB Leipzig
"Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. is primed for a return to starting duties in the club’s upcoming meeting with RB Leipzig.Wide-man Vinícius was for his part forced to watch on from home over the we...
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