In the past night, the Champions League 16 into 8 played two key battles, and finally Manchester City and Real Madrid won all the two giants, after defeating their opponents away, these two teams are expected to reach the quarterfinals. This season, both teams have a chance to win the league, cup (Manchester City have won the Club World Cup, Real Madrid have won the Spanish Super Cup) and the Champions League treble.
Copenhagen 1-3 Manchester City
This season, Copenhagen are the biggest dark horses in the Champions League, finishing second in the group stage ahead of Galatasaray and Manchester United. Unfortunately, they were drawn to Manchester City, which means that Copenhagen are likely to be out of the last 16.
Sure enough, although it was a home game, Copenhagen was completely unable to parry. Just 10 minutes into the first half, their goal was breached by Manchester City. After receiving the ball in the box, De Bruyne fired a world-class shot into the corner to give City a 1-0 lead.
Mason then managed to score to equalise for Copenhagen, only for City to regain the lead with a slight push. Before half-time, Manchester City attacked on the right, De Bruyne went through, Bernardo Silva shot directly, and finally scored the ball, Manchester City led 2-1 to end the first half.
City didn't go on a killing spree in the second half, taking control of the game before Foden scored late to make it 3-1 and secure their next victory. In the second leg between the two sides, Manchester City will return to their home stadium, and currently have a two-goal advantage, and it is believed that Manchester City has no problem advancing to the quarterfinals.
Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
On this night, Real Madrid also won. Bellingham was not included in the squad due to injury, but Real Madrid are not short of heroes. This time, it was Dias who stepped forward.
Shortly after the start of the second half, Dias won the ball on the right and then forced his own way to score the only goal of the game with a long-range shot. This attack, Dias's performance was like being possessed by Messi, he was unstoppable on the field, and finally scored this world wave.
With a 1-0 win away, Real Madrid's hopes of advancing are no less than those of Manchester City. Although Leipzig is not weak, it is too difficult for this Bundesliga powerhouse to turn the tables away from home. You know, Real Madrid, as a Champions League hegemonic team, their experience is really terrible. In the Champions League, Real Madrid has been overturned only a handful of times, but the opponents are basically super giants, Leipzig wants to advance, unless a miracle happens, otherwise, Real Madrid can already prepare for the quarterfinals!