RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid LIVE: Marco Rose expecting Jude Bellingham reunion despite injury – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of talisman Jude Bellingham as they return to Champions League action against RB Leipzig this evening.

The 14-time European Cup winners still boast an unblemished record in this year's competition as they look to reclaim their crown.

Los Blancos won six straight games to top Group C, while Leipzig finished runners-up to reigning holders Manchester City.

Madrid have lost just one of their last 15 Champions League matches against German teams but that was a 3-2 loss at Leipzig last season.

England superstar Bellingham is expected to be sidelined for weeks with an ankle injury.

Bellingham was forced out of Madrid's 4-0 victory against Girona on Saturday, having scored the club's second and third goals.

The 20-year-old's double helped restore him to the top of the La Liga scoring charts while extending Los Blancos' lead in first.

However, it may be Europe where his absence is felt more strongly.

Bellingham has either scored or assisted in all five of his UEFA Champions League appearances for Real Madrid so far.

With four goals and three assists to his name, no player has been involved in more goals in the competition than him so far this term.

Bellingham also leads all players in the UEFA Champions League this season for chances created following a carry (9) and via a line-breaking pass (6).

Indeed, no player has created more chances from open play in the competition overall this term than Bellingham (15).

Leipzig boss Marco Rose has been speaking about his former player Bellingham featuring against his new side, having mentored the former Birmingham City starlet at Borussia Dortmund.

He said: «I won't believe he's out until he's at the stadium tomorrow.

»I know Jude, he'll do everything possible