Bayern Munich became the poster background for the only upsetting result of the four UEFA Champions League games in the past two days as they lost to Lazio 1-0 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday.
Like the way they were beaten by Leverkusen in Bundesliga four days ago, Bayern lacked energy, coordination and nearly everything to win against Lazio. It's not the end of the season or the world, but manager Thomas Tuchel must do something to wake up his players.
Manchester City secured a relatively easy win of 3-1 over Copenhagen at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday, but the two injuries they suffered in Jack Grealish and Barnardo Silva soured the victory.
It took some hard work and good luck for Real Madrid to defeat RB Leipzig 1-0 at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday. The epic goal by Brahim Diaz and his injury gave his side mixed feelings.
Ciro Immobile (R) greets fans before leaving the field during the first-leg game of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Bayern Munich at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, February 14, 2024. /CFP
Jack Grealish (#10) of Manchester City exits the first-leg game of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Copenhagen at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, February 13, 2024. /CFP
Brahim Diaz (L) of Real Madrid lies on the ground injured in the first-leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, February 13, 2024. /CFP
Host: Li Xiang
Guests: Josh McNally
Cover designer: Feng Yuan