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City on the pitch for the next round!

13 Mar 2023 City on the pitch for the next round!
City on the pitch for the next round!

Manchester City and Leipzig will lock horns in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

 

The first leg of the Manchester City vs Leipzig matchup, which was played in Germany, ended 1-1, and now it is time for a rematch. Their first meeting was a thrilling clash in addition to the goals from Mahrez and Gvardiol. In the second meeting between the two rivals, the English side City look one step ahead. Pep Guardiola's side are competing for the title in the Premier League and want to continue their way in the Champions League, too.  Meanwhile, the German side Leipzig want to make a surprise in England.

 

In the first leg, Leipzig suffocated City’s defence with pressure football, especially in the second half of the match, and produced a goal through this pressure. We are all curious to see how they will fare on the road. One thing is sure: it won’t be very easy. On the other hand, the hosts Manchester City must be making plans to eliminate their opponents with their domineering football in front of their audience.

 

At the weekend, both sides won the matches they played in their respective domestic leagues. For City, the Crystal Palace away game did not go as smoothly as they expected. The Sky Blues won the fight 1-0 but had problems producing goals against their opponents. The goal that brought them 3 points came from Haaland in minute 78 with a penalty shot. Meanwhile, Leipzig hosted M'gladbach in the Bundesliga and left the match with a clear victory of 3-0.

 

Ahead of the rematch clash, City are getting ready with their full crew, while we do not expect Schlager, Diallo, and Gulacsi to play in Leipzig due to their injuries.

 

Let’s add another note from the meeting of the two sides in 2021-2022. In September 2021, Leipzig played on the road against City and left the game defeated 6-3. Will history repeat itself?

 

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Manchester City and Leipzig will lock horns in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

 

If you want to watch this match from the stands, hurry up and don't forget to buy your ticket!