RB Leipzig vs Man City: RB Leipzig looks to secure a 3rd place finish on Tuesday when they welcome Man City in their final Group A match in the UCL.
Match Details:
Teams: RB Leipzig vs Man City
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
Date: Tuesday 7th December, 2021
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
RB Leipzig comes into this after a 5-0 away win over Club Brugge on MD 5.
Nkunku and Forsberg scored a brace each while Silva also found the net to pick up a 1st win of the campaign.
However, it came late for them as it confirmed their exit from the UEFA Champions League this season.
The German side aim to improve their flaws from this season and look to come back with a bang next season in the continental event.
Leipzig has 4 points from 5 matches and can finish 3rd in the Group A if they can pick up a win.
On the other hand, Man City beat PSG 2-1 in a comeback win on MD 5 to stay top of the table with 12 points from 5 matches.
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Sterling and Jesus scored the crucial strikes after Mbappé gave the Parisians the lead to ensure a thrilling win.
Man City is set to go through as table toppers and could use this clash to provide game-time to the ones yet to impress this season.
But Pep aims to keep the intent and consistency going for his side as last season’s runners-up mount a challenge.
Both sides met last met on MD 1, where Manchester City won 6-3 at home.
Form Guide
RB Leipzig: WLWLL
Man City: WWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Union Berlin 2-1 RB Leipzig
Watford 1-3 Manchester City
#RBLeipzig and head coach Jesse #Marsch have mutually agreed to part ways. Jesse Marsch has been released from his contract with immediate effect.
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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 5, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of RB Leipzig vs Man City in India?
The match can be live streamed on Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on the Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Haidara, Olmo, Moriba, Saracchi, Halstenberg and Poulsen are the players out for Leipzig due to injuries. Orban and Novoa remain in isolation due to Covid-19.
For the visitors; Torres and Jesus miss out due to injury while Mendy is axed from the club due to disciplinary action.
RB Leipzig possible 11:
Gulácsi, Klostermann, Simakan, Gvardiol, Mukiele, Adams, Laimer, Angelino, Nkunku, Forsberg and A Silva
Man City possible 11:
Steffan, Walker, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko, Gündogan, Fernandinho, Silva, Mahrez, De Bruyne and Grealish
Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-3 Man City
The German side saw Jessie depart as manager following the loss at the weekend. Hence, they will be tension and nervousness in the side.
However, this is a chance to impress given they have a UEL spot on the line.
Man City aim to finish their group stage on a high and we can expect them to go all guns blazing alongside resting some players.
A Man City win is predicted given the quality on show.
Players to watch out for: Nkunku, Forsberg, Jesus and Silva.
