Tuesday's Champions League predictions including Copenhagen vs. Manchester City

sportsmole.co.uk, 13 February 2024, 06:00

Copenhagen vs. Man City (Tuesday, 8.00pm)

The defence of Manchester City's Champions League crown resumes on Tuesday evening, as the Citizens take a Scandinavian sojourn to meet Copenhagen in Tuesday's last-16 first leg.

Pep Guardiola's men brushed aside the competition in Group G to finish top of the section, while their hosts sneaked into second place in Group A behind Bayern Munich.

We say: Copenhagen 0-2 Manchester City

Already trying and failing twice to get the better of Copenhagen on their own territory, the third time should be the charm for a fully-fit Man City on Tuesday, especially with the hosts losing such an influential figure in Lerager.

The Parken atmosphere is an intimidating one for any visiting team to emerge to, but with Guardiola's men enjoying their customary winter-to-spring surge, a first-leg advantage should be theirs to take back to the Etihad.

> How Man City could line up against Copenhagen

> Man City injury, suspension list vs. Copenhagen

RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid (Tuesday, 8.00pm)

Still boasting an unblemished record in the 2023-24 Champions League, 14-time winners Real Madrid begin their knockout journey on Tuesday, as RB Leipzig welcome them to Germany for the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Los Blancos blew the competition out of the water to place first in Group C, while Marco Rose's team finished second in Group G behind reigning champions Manchester City.

We say: RB Leipzig 1-2 Real Madrid

With a huge question mark still hanging over the head of the red-hot Bellingham, it would take a plucky soul to confidently call the outcome of Tuesday's first leg, although Los Blancos have still produced the attacking goods during his infrequent absences this season.

Leipzig's tendency to ship goals at home in the Champions League - coupled with their underwhelming form since returning from the winter break - makes it difficult to envisage the German side repeating last season's Red Bull Arena success over Los Blancos, who have our vote to take a slender lead back to Madrid for the second leg.

> How Real Madrid could line up against RB Leipzig

> Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. RB Leipzig

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