The big picture

Real Madrid come in 2nd on the ladder with 12 points; LASK Linz are 16th on 6. Real Madrid have the higher position to protect.

Real Madrid are 4–0 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 1.8 against.

LASK Linz are 2–2 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 2.3 against.

Form

Real Madrid have won five of their last five and most recently beat AEK Athens 3–2.

LASK Linz have won two of their last five and most recently beat Slovan Bratislava 4–0.

Real Madrid arrive on a 6-game winning streak.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Real Madrid, watch Kylian Mbappé (1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Federico Valverde (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

For LASK Linz, watch Florian Flecker (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Kasper Jørgensen (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid have won 16 of their last 19 at Santiago Bernabéu.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Real Madrid go in as clear favourites.