Despite the Corona crisis, the round of 16 second leg between Leipzig and Tottenham increases with fans. The Saxons can make a name for themselves in the Champions League with success.
Leipzig (dpa) - RB Leipzig can once again write history. Today, Tuesday (9:00 p.m. / Sky), the Saxons can move into the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their club history.
The team of coach Julian Nagelsmann goes 1-0 in the second round second leg against Tottenham Hotspur.
CORONA MEASURES: It was only on Monday afternoon that the authorities gave the green light to the game despite the spreading corona virus. One of the reasons for this was that nobody wanted to cancel the event on such short notice. RB plans to release special behaviors for viewers on Tuesday morning. "I am very happy that the game is taking place with spectators. That can tickle a few percent out of the team," said international Lukas Klostermann.
TRAINER DUEL: The round of 16 is also the duel between star trainer José Mourinho and the aspiring Nagelsmann. Although the 32-year-old does not see the topic in the foreground. "How many titles does Mourinho have? So I have one, I was once a champion with the A-youth. For me it is not a duel between Mourinho and Nagelsmann," said the RB coach.
WERNER-FLAUTE: In the first leg Timo Werner scored the only goal of the game with a penalty. However, the challenge is much greater for the international. Because the 24-year-old has never scored at home in the Champions League, all seven goals come from abroad. After all, Nagelsmann guaranteed him a place in the starting XI against Tottenham.
OFFENSIVE CARE: The injury problems at Tottenham have become even more serious. After the failures of Heung-min Son and Harry Kane, Mourinho has to do without Steven Bergwijn in the attack. The Dutch international is even at risk of losing his season due to an ankle sprain. "This is of course a big disappointment. Now we have to show our character, be clever and use the right moments," said England international Dele Alli.
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