RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol makes Erling Haaland prediction and sends Man City warning
Josko Gvardiol's RB Leipzig got the better of Erling Haaland when he last faced them but the defender believes Wednesday's reunion will be far tougher.
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RB Leipzig vs Man City prediction and odds ahead of Champions League tie
Manchester City travel to Germany as European football returns on the agenda as Pep Guardiola's side face RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena as Marco Rose looks to make the most of the home advantage in the first-leg. The visitors will be looking to maintain Guardiola's impressive win record achieving 63% - higher than any manager to have taken charge of 50 or more Champions League matches.
How to watch RB Leipzig vs Man City - TV channel, kick-off time and live stream
Manchester City have an opportunity to bounce back from the weekend's disappointing draw with Nottingham Forest when facing RB Leipzig in the Champions League this midweek.
How to watch RB Leipzig v Manchester City in the Champions League - TV channel, live stream details, kick-off time
Manchester City continue their quest for a first Champions League title when they face RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the competition. City have continued to come up just short in Europe despite their domestic success, losing in the final and semi-finals of the Champions League in the last two years. Ad Pep Guardiola’s side are also chasing another Premier League title and are currently two points behind leaders Arsenal, having played a game more.
Man City training squad vs RB Leipzig revealed as two key players absent
Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte were both missing from Manchester City training ahead of their return to Champions League action this week.
Leipzig's 'Difference Maker' Nkunku Returns For Man City Showdown
On the opposite side of the pitch to Nkunku on Wednesday will be star City forward Erling Haaland, who has 32 goals in 31 games since moving to the Etihad Stadium from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Haaland scored more goals against Leipzig during his time in Germany than any other opponent, with six goals in four games, including two in Dortmund's 4-1 German Cup final win over the Red Bulls in the 2020-21 season.
Pep Guardiola has already warned Man City players about RB Leipzig's main threat
After dropping points away at Nottingham Forest at the weekend, Manchester City will have to quickly switch their focus from the Premier League to the Champions League. The Blues are still one of the favourites to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time in the club's history, but they will need to raise their levels.
Pep Guardiola makes Man City admission over Nottingham Forest display and sets Leipzig challenge
Pep Guardiola admitted he doesn't have the answer for Manchester City's wastefulness at Nottingham Forest this weekend.