Mourinho names suspended Vinícius to start against Leipzig

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has said Vinícius Junior will start Wednesday's Champions League match against Leipzig after suspension sidelined the winger.

• Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday in the first of four Liga matches Vinícius will miss through suspension.
• Mourinho told reporters Vinícius, suspended from domestic play, would be in the starting lineup against Leipzig on Wednesday.
• Mourinho said the Champions League match will keep Vinícius' morale high and maintain his match sharpness beyond training.
• Mourinho warned Leipzig is a different opponent, not the side that lost 1-6 to Bayern Munich.