Two of the Champions League games are too close to call.
UEFA Champions League
has come to the last eight teams, with the added spice of neutral venues and single legs. Italy and England have a team each while France, Spain, and Germany will be represented by two teams each. In the four quarter-finals to be played this week in Portugal, there are two very close matches but there are two almost certainties for the semis scheduled for August 18 and 19, also in Lisbon.
Leipzig lost their most potent weapon in Timo Werner, but just like Atletico Madrid, the team ethic is strong. In Atletico’s Diego Simeone, Leipzig have a kindred spirit in 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann. Their teams will run all day, giving 110% as they tackle and harry. The neutral ground slightly pays the German team, as they have not been at their best on their home turf while Atletico have ensured that Estadio Wanda Metropolitano was the building ground for triumphs.
As long as Barcelona have a fit Lionel Messi, they will have a chance, but against a well-oiled Bayern Munich machine, led by, the Germans have the edge. I am calling this for the Germans, and they are one of my sureties for a semi-final place and also to win the competition. Hansi Flick’s side have all the players they need and the relentless desire to come good this season as they have shown in scoring 31 goals in eight UCL matches this season. Barcelona have been wobbly.
After knocking out Juventus, should Lyon be fearful of Manchester City? Yes! While the ‘Old Lady’ was ponderous and pedantic in moving the ball in offensive positions, Pep Guardiola’s team have a tremendous work ethic that is encapsulated by the work by their three most forward players. This pressing led City to two wins over Real Madrid, and they are now obviously one of the favourites for the 2020 UCL edition.
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