Champions League: Predictions Hold in Leipzig and Copenhagen
Real Madrid and Manchester City Secure Away Victories.
On Tuesday, the pinnacle of European club football continued with the Champions League fixtures: RB Leipzig, with Péter Gulácsi and Willi Orban in the starting lineup, welcomed Real Madrid, while the defending champions visited Copenhagen.
In Leipzig, the home side started the match excellently, finding the net after just a minute and a half albeit from an offside position and soon threatened again. For the first twenty minutes, Real Madrid obviously struggled with Leipzig's play style, but the home team failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The visitors improved as the first half progressed and both sides had chances, yet neither could convert.
After the break, Brahim Diaz swiftly put the Spanish team ahead with a beautiful goal. RB Leipzig, despite falling behind, did not crumble and continued to create scoring opportunities. However, they were unable to find the back of the net. Real Madrid also missed significant chances before the final whistle, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
In Copenhagen, Manchester City dominated and created numerous chances in the first half, converting two but led by only one goal at the interval. The second half was less eventful, but manager Pep Guardiola's team doubled their advantage in the final stages, virtually settling the tie. Kevin De Bruyne, returning to the Champions League after a long absence, scored a goal and provided assists, while the home team could only manage a consolation goal in a match that ended 3-1.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - ROUND OF 16, 1ST LEG
RB Leipzig (German) vs. Real Madrid (Spanish) 0–1 (0–0) – live on NSO!
Location: Leipzig, RB Arena, 42,600 spectators. Referee: Peljto (Bosnian)
Leipzig: Gulácsi – Simakan, Klostermann, Orbán, Raum – Henrichs (A. Haidara, 75), X. Schlager (Kampl, 90) – Dani Olmo (Elmasz, 75), Simons – Openda (Poulsen, 75), Sesko. Head Coach: Marco Rose
Real Madrid: Lunyin – Carvajal, Tchouaméni, Nacho, F. Mendy – Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga – Brahim Díaz (Lucas Vázquez, 84) – Rodrygo (Joselu, 84), Vinícius Júnior. Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Goal Scorer: Brahim Díaz (49.)
FC Copenhagen (Danish) vs. Manchester City (English) 1–3 (1–2)
Location: Copenhagen, Parken Stadium. June 6th by: José María Sánchez (Raúl Cabaero, Inigo Prieto). TV: Sport1
Copenhagen: Grabara – Jelert, Vavro, McKenna, Diks – Mattsson (J. Larsson, 81), Falk, Diogo Goncalves (O. Höjlund, 70) – E. Asuri (C. Sörensen, 81), Claesson (Cornelius, 55), M. Elyounoussi. Head Coach: Jacob Neestrup
Manchester City: Ederson – K. Walker, Rúben Dias, J. Stones, Aké – Bernardo Silva (M. Nunes, 78), De Bruyne, Grealish (Doku, 22), Foden – Haaland. Head Coach: Josep Guardiola
Goal Scorers: Mattsson (34), De Bruyne (11), Bernardo Silva (45+1.)
The return legs are scheduled for March 6th in Madrid and Manchester.
In Leipzig, the home side started the match excellently, finding the net after just a minute and a half albeit from an offside position and soon threatened again. For the first twenty minutes, Real Madrid obviously struggled with Leipzig's play style, but the home team failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The visitors improved as the first half progressed and both sides had chances, yet neither could convert.
After the break, Brahim Diaz swiftly put the Spanish team ahead with a beautiful goal. RB Leipzig, despite falling behind, did not crumble and continued to create scoring opportunities. However, they were unable to find the back of the net. Real Madrid also missed significant chances before the final whistle, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
In Copenhagen, Manchester City dominated and created numerous chances in the first half, converting two but led by only one goal at the interval. The second half was less eventful, but manager Pep Guardiola's team doubled their advantage in the final stages, virtually settling the tie. Kevin De Bruyne, returning to the Champions League after a long absence, scored a goal and provided assists, while the home team could only manage a consolation goal in a match that ended 3-1.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - ROUND OF 16, 1ST LEG
RB Leipzig (German) vs. Real Madrid (Spanish) 0–1 (0–0) – live on NSO!
Location: Leipzig, RB Arena, 42,600 spectators. Referee: Peljto (Bosnian)
Leipzig: Gulácsi – Simakan, Klostermann, Orbán, Raum – Henrichs (A. Haidara, 75), X. Schlager (Kampl, 90) – Dani Olmo (Elmasz, 75), Simons – Openda (Poulsen, 75), Sesko. Head Coach: Marco Rose
Real Madrid: Lunyin – Carvajal, Tchouaméni, Nacho, F. Mendy – Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga – Brahim Díaz (Lucas Vázquez, 84) – Rodrygo (Joselu, 84), Vinícius Júnior. Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Goal Scorer: Brahim Díaz (49.)
FC Copenhagen (Danish) vs. Manchester City (English) 1–3 (1–2)
Location: Copenhagen, Parken Stadium. June 6th by: José María Sánchez (Raúl Cabaero, Inigo Prieto). TV: Sport1
Copenhagen: Grabara – Jelert, Vavro, McKenna, Diks – Mattsson (J. Larsson, 81), Falk, Diogo Goncalves (O. Höjlund, 70) – E. Asuri (C. Sörensen, 81), Claesson (Cornelius, 55), M. Elyounoussi. Head Coach: Jacob Neestrup
Manchester City: Ederson – K. Walker, Rúben Dias, J. Stones, Aké – Bernardo Silva (M. Nunes, 78), De Bruyne, Grealish (Doku, 22), Foden – Haaland. Head Coach: Josep Guardiola
Goal Scorers: Mattsson (34), De Bruyne (11), Bernardo Silva (45+1.)
The return legs are scheduled for March 6th in Madrid and Manchester.
