Vinícius returns as Real Madrid name squad for RB Leipzig clash

Real Madrid have released the squad for their Champions League third-round clash against RB Leipzig, with Vinícius Júnior the standout return after completing the first of a four-match LaLiga ban. Mourinho had already indicated the Brazilian would be in the starting XI in Europe.

Vinícius boosts the XI

Éder Militao is also back in the group after accelerating his recovery and returning against Sevilla following nearly six months out since suffering an injury versus Alavés in April.

Leipzig absences

The squad is missing Raúl Asencio, who is recovering after surgery for a stress fracture in his right shin; Rodrygo, who has trained individually but still hasn’t joined full team work; and Mendy, in the final phase of his comeback but not registered for the Champions League.

The list includes names such as Trent, Dumfries, Huijsen and Rüdiger, along with Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler and Thiago Pitarch, plus forwards Vinícius, Endrick, Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, Carlos Espí and Yan Diomande, according to Mundo Deportivo.