Everything about Spurs vs Leipzig and Atalanta vs Valencia
The UEFA Champions League 2019-20 round of 16 returns with two high-profile matches on Wednesday. Injury-hit Tottenham take on RB Leipzig, meanwhile, Atalanta face Spanish side Valencia. On Tuesday, we saw Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund register home wins. Ahead of an entertaining set of games, we look at the complete match preview.
Injury-hit Tottenham out to overcome RB Leipzig
Tottenham, who are reeling with injuries, had another player join the sidelines in the form of Son Heung-min. The South Korea international has had surgery on a broken arm and could miss the rest of the 2019-20 season. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho claimed that Spurs will be difficult to beat. "I don't think it's going to be easy for Leipzig to play against us."
Spurs vs Leipzig: Here are the crucial stats
RB Leipzig, who are second in the Bundesliga, have reached the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in their history. The side is unbeaten in their last four UCL matches. Spurs are in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the third consecutive season. This will be the first encounter between Tottenham and RB Leipzig.
Atalanta prepare for big night against Valencia
Italian side Atalanta prepare for their first ever Champions League game in the knockout round. This is their debut season in the competition. The Italian club qualified for the round of 16 despite losing their first three games. Meanwhile, Valencia have enjoyed a mixed run of form this season in La Liga. However, they topped Group H ahead of Chelsea in the UCL.
Atalanta vs Valencia: Here are the key numbers
This will be the first encounter between Atalanta and Valencia. The Spanish club has won only one of their eight away games against Italian opposition in the UCL. Atalanta are the first UCL debutants to make it to the knockout stages since Leicester City. Since 2003-04, Atalanta became the first team to qualify for the last 16 after losing their opening three group games.
Timing, TV listing and match prediction
The matches will start at 1:30 AM IST. One can watch the match live on the Sony Network. We feel Leipzig may pull off a vitory against Spurs. Meanwhile, Atalanta could overcome Valencia at home.
