NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
MOZ
UGA
Aston Villa
Man City
Rayo
Elche
GMB
ZMB
NGA
LES
Cagliari
Bologna
IPS1
NFO1
ALA1
MCF1
TOR3
MON2
BRE1
NICE2
TAS129/7 (23.3/35 ov, target 276)
VIC304/7 (50 ov)
WA
NSW38/1 (9/50 ov)
NZ-A135/3 (41 ov)
IND-A113
DHA
RAJ
MYMS
CHATT
RAN
BAR
SYL
KHU
MEX-W
ARG-W
UAE
NED
AFG170/3 (34.3/50 ov, target 170)
ZIM169
IND-W200/1 (27.1/50 ov, target 198)
ZIM-W197
DOLPH56/0 (3.5/8 ov, target 56)
SWD51/4 (8/8 ov)
WSW1
BRI1
Como
Sassuolo
Augsburg
Union Berlin
Cologne
Schalke
Mainz
Bremen
RB Leipzig
Elversberg
VFB2
BMG3
AHL4
KHA1
Some matchups look tidy on paper and turn out messy on the pitch. RB Leipzig and RC Lens both began the Champions League league phase with contrasting results, so this Matchday 5 clash could be a real six-pointer for the top-24 race.
RB Leipzig vs RC Lens: Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League 2026/27, League Phase (Matchday 5) |
| Date | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET / 01:30 AM IST (25 Nov) / 3:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany |
The fixture is confirmed on Bundesliga.com’s fixture list and the official UEFA fixtures page.
Teams at a Glance
| RB Leipzig | RC Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | Martín Demichelis | Dino Toppmöller |
| Last season | Finished 3rd in the Bundesliga | Finished 2nd in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France |
| Matchday 1 | Lost 4-1 at Como | Won 3-2 at Slavia Praha |
| Strength | Home crowd and attacking depth | Strong home record last season and momentum |
Sofascore’s table currently has Leipzig 32nd and Lens 10th, but those positions will shift many times before November.
Lineups and Team News
Official lineups are not out yet. They usually arrive about an hour before kick-off, so watch the UEFA match centre and Sofascore. I haven’t found a verified injury list for either side, so I won’t guess names. Leipzig will want to find their attacking rhythm quickly, while Lens will look to hit them on the break.
Prediction
This is Leipzig’s chance to answer a rough start, and Red Bull Arena is a tough place to visit. Lens are dangerous, though, and they will not be overawed.
TechnoSports prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 RC Lens. This is our opinion only. Results before November could change the picture.
How to Watch in India
| Where | Platform |
|---|---|
| TV | Sony Sports Ten channels |
| Streaming | SonyLIV app and website |
| USA | Paramount+ |
The 01:30 AM IST start makes this a late one, so set an alarm or catch the highlights afterwards.
- See how Lens play in Europe in our Lens vs Sporting CP preview.
- Read about Lens’s opening opponents in the Sabah FA vs Slavia Praha preview.
- New to the league phase? Our Champions League format explainer covers it.
FAQs
Q1. What time is RB Leipzig vs RC Lens in India?
Kick-off is 20:00 UTC on 24 November 2026, which is 01:30 AM IST on 25 November.
Q2. Where is the match being played?
It is at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, as part of Matchday 5 of the Champions League league phase.
