Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and RB Leipzig are set to meet for the very first time in an international friendly on May 29, 2026, in Pretoria.
The fixture arrives after an emotional campaign for Sundowns, who narrowly missed out on the South African Premier Division title following a costly defeat to TS Galaxy late in the season. The result allowed Orlando Pirates to overtake them, ending Sundowns’ nine-year dominance of the league by just a single point.
Leipzig has taken to their official x handle to post pictures of their players training for the match tomorrow
Despite that disappointment, the Pretoria giants enjoyed continental success by winning the CAF Champions League Final against AS FAR to secure only the second African title in club history.
RB Leipzig also arrive in strong form after finishing third in the Bundesliga and sealing a return to the UEFA Champions League. The German side also reached the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal before exiting against Bayern Munich.
Both clubs will be without several players due to World Cup call-ups, but expectations remain high for an entertaining encounter between two attack-minded sides.
Team News
Nine Mamelodi Sundowns players have been called up for South Africa’s World Cup squad, underlining the club’s dominance and status as one of the strongest sides in the country.
RB Leipzig, meanwhile, arrive after an excellent Bundesliga campaign. The German club finished third in the league standings, a major improvement compared to the previous season when Leipzig ended only seventh and failed to qualify for European competition. This time, the club successfully secured a return to the UEFA Champions League.
Leipzig also reached the quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal before being eliminated by Bayern Munich.
Possible Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns possible starting lineup:
Rondel Williams, Khuliso Mudau (RB), Grant Kekana (CB), Mothobi Mvala (CB), Aubrey Modiba (LB) Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Themba Zwane, Lucas Ribeiro, Peter Shalulile, Iqraam Rayners
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Péter Gulácsi, Benjamin Henrichs (RB), Willi Orbán (CB), El Chadaille Bitshiabu (CB), Max Finkgräfe (LB), Brajan Gruda, Assan Ouédraogo, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Johan Bakayoko, Conrad Harder, Samba Konaté
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Sporty TV |
| Live Stream | StarTimes ON |
| Kick-off Time | 19:00 (WAT) |
Match predictions
Softfootball predictions Mamelodi 0-3 Leipzig
Friendly matches often create far more open tactical scenarios than competitive fixtures, especially when both teams rotate heavily and focus more on attacking play than defensive structure.
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