Manchester City Vs RB Leipzig - Who Will Win?

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will aim to regain their place in the Champions League quarter-finals when they take on RB Leipzig. The Blues have reached the semi-finals each of the past two seasons and remain unbeaten this year.

City were in control in the first half, with Riyad Mahrez scoring his 12th goal of the season. But Germany rallied and Josko Gvardiol equalised for them on 70 minutes.

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig are one of Germany's most innovative clubs. Led by sporting director Ralf Rangnick and their youthful squad, they have adopted a modern football philosophy to great success, going 18 games without defeat in an effort to gain attention throughout Germany. With such success comes great responsibility -

Despite their modest budget, they have managed to make a major impact in European competitions and their progress in the Champions League has been particularly remarkable. Although they lost out to Real Madrid during the group stages, they have since managed four wins and a draw - including an impressive 1-1 away tie against Liverpool.

They also won a home match against Borussia M'gladbach to seal third place and qualify for the knockout stages. Man City presented them with a tougher test than their other group opponents, yet they managed to come out on top in this one.

Last time these teams met was in the final round of group matches, making this game a crucial one for both sides. Manchester City are clear favorites to win this round and will aim to leave with all three points.

In the first leg, RB Leipzig showed plenty of resilience and will be hoping that they can carry that momentum into this match. Their midfield and defence are strong, plus they boast players like Timo Werner, Dani Olmo and Andre Silva who could prove crucial against Manchester City.

There has been much concern over RB Leipzig and their financial situation, yet they have made an impressive impact in the Bundesliga this season. Their young players are becoming familiar with German football's fast-paced environment - a positive sign for their future prospects.

They possess good depth in the back line and will be looking to score some goals today. Their defense will be tough to break down, especially with Christopher Nkunku out injured.

Defending Lineup

Manchester City are back in action this week as they aim for four straight knockout victories when they take on RB Leipzig. Pep Guardiola's side earned their spot by topping Group G, going unbeaten and having the joint best defensive record (2 goals conceded) in their division. They have already taken three points from their last two matches, including a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Guardiola faces a huge task to ensure his team qualifies from this group, but he has been in great form recently and the City players will be eager to continue their successful run when they take on RB Leipzig. Despite missing some key players like Amadou Haidara, Marco Rose has put together an impressive lineup that should be enough for victory in this match.

Man City's defense has struggled to keep up with Man City's high-octane style of play this season, especially against teams that can penetrate their own defenders and find space in the final third. Leipzig have shown they are capable of mounting a good fight, so Man City needs to ensure they keep their lines clean against an experienced German side on Wednesday.

RB Leipzig boast a formidable defensive line and an attacking threat up top, but they are not without their flaws. This season the home side has lost several key players such as Dani Olmo and Peter Gulacsi due to injury while Christopher Nkunku remains sidelined for now with another injury.

Last time out against Borussia Monchengladbach, the home side took control in the second half and eventually won by 3-0. While they may not be able to replicate that performance against Manchester City, their ability to keep a clean sheet on the road this year should give them some assurance that they can hold their own.

RB Leipzig have had difficulty progressing past the first round of this year's Champions League, yet they have still managed to pick up points in their last two matches and prove they are a force to be reckoned with. If RB Leipzig can hold off Manchester City and advance, it could be an exciting journey ahead - be sure to tune in for this exciting encounter!

Attacking Lineup

Leipzig will head to Manchester City in search of a crucial Champions League victory as they attempt to qualify for the quarter-finals. After winning all four games so far, Leipzig have taken an unbeatable lead atop Group F; however, they must be at their best if they want to avoid suffering an unexpected defeat.

They possess an infectious team spirit and their players are working hard to put pressure on their opponents. Arguably the most creative side in the Bundesliga this season, they boast a potent attacking lineup.

Their attacking options are impressive, boasting Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish and Ilkay Gundogan all capable of starting. Gundogan may get the nod in an attacking midfield role while Mahrez could start on the left wing.

This season, former Aston Villa winger Danny Ward has been in remarkable form and may finally get his chance to score more goals for the club. He scored the opening goal in their 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest last weekend and looks likely to get a starting spot against City.

Henrichs, who was introduced at halftime, made an early impact in the game. He got into the box and had a good opportunity to score but his shot went wide.

On another promising move from the side, David Raum makes a run along the left wing unmarked and crosses into the center. It is only thanks to Blaswich's superb block that the ball is cleared.

It has been an impressive attack from the side and they are starting to breach the City goal more frequently, though they haven't quite converted any of their chances. Though they have struggled against a resilient City defence, there have been some impressive moments such as Andre Silva's shot that was saved by Ederson.

Match Preview

Man City have been an impressive force this season and look to continue their dominance in Europe with a trip to RB Leipzig. So far this season, Man City have only conceded two goals during group play in the Champions League - an impressive statistic considering they face off against an experienced side at Etihad Stadium. We predict Man City to come away with victory at Etihad Stadium.

RB Leipzig have had an inconsistent start to their campaign, but they've battled back well and are climbing the table as they aim for top spot. Although currently four points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, they've shown impressive consistency this year. Their performance against Borussia Monchengladbach saw them beat them 3-0 to guarantee third place and secure a playoff spot.

They've been scoring goals at an impressive rate, scoring 17 times in the Bundesliga so far and demonstrating their quality against rivals Borussia Dortmund last month. But they must be more cautious against Manchester City who have kept five clean sheets in six games this season.

The Blues will be looking to improve upon their record against a German opponent in the Champions League, having won both previous meetings with the Saxons - including a 6-3 triumph in 2021. A loss would have seen them exit out of the competition for the first time ever and they'll be eager to put this tie behind them once and for all.

Leipzig are likely to be without some key players due to injury as they're still dealing with a number of injuries and suspensions. Christopher Nkunku's hamstring issue could keep him out until March - he's the club's top scorer this season with 12 goals, but it seems unlikely he will play any role in the second leg.

The Citizens boast an impressive attacking threat in Erling Haaland, who has scored 17 goals in 11 home matches this season and leads the competition with five goals so far. Riyad Mahrez is also scoring regularly for them and looks set to get on the score sheet against RB Leipzig as well.