The meetings “Copenhagen” – “Manchester City” and “RB Leipzig” – “Real Madrid” will start the 1/8 playoffs of the Champions League.
The drawing for the main club trophy returns on February 14. The 1/8 playoffs of the Champions League start with the matches Copenhagen – Manchester City and RB Leipzig – Real Madrid. Sport 25 reports this.
Copenhagen – Manchester City
The current Champions League trophy holder began his title defense with 6 wins in the group stage. On the way to the second round, Pep Guardiola’s men will have to meet FC Copenhagen. The City players rightfully deserved the status of favorites for this match. Let us remind you that Jakob Neestrup’s team entered the playoffs from second place in the group, finishing the campaign with only two victories.
RB Leipzig – Real Madrid
“All or nothing” for Carlo Ancelotti’s men will begin with matches once morest the German Leipzig. In the last trophy, the teams met in the group stage, where they exchanged victories. This season, Los Blancos emerged from the group with the maximum number of points, and their future opponent finished the group stage in 2nd place, losing the lead to City. Leipzig’s players will start the two-game clash at home, so it is more difficult to pick a favorite in this game. Let us note that on the Real side, Bellingham and Rudiger will not be able to take part in this game. And the main fighting force of the German team is the Belgian striker Openda, who is one of the top 3 scorers in the Bundesliga this season.
Schedule of the first matches of the 1/8 playoffs of the Champions League (Vladivostok time):
14.02
- Copenhagen – Manchester City – 06:00
- RB Leipzig – Real Madrid – 06:00
15.02
- PSG – Real Sociedad – 06:00
- “Lazio” – “Bavaria” – 06:00
21.02
- PSV – Borussia – 06:00
- Inter – Atletico Madrid – 06:00
22.02
- “Porto” – “Arsenal” – 06:00
- “Napoli” – “Barcelona” – 06:00