For title collector Carlo Ancelotti, the matter with RB Leipzig is far from clear. "We have to be careful in the second leg," the successful Real Madrid coach warned his stars ahead of the decisive round of 16 match on Wednesday (21:00/DAZN). After the 1-0 win in the first leg, the Whites' progress seems to be a formality, but Leipzig have earned a lot of respect from "Don Carlo". "Simply a strong opponent" is the Bundesliga fifth-placed team, said the 64-year-old.
Leipzig's social media representatives summed up the difficult task at the Spanish soccer champions in a simple formula: "All or nothing at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu". After their early exit from the DFB Cup as defending champions and with a 21-point deficit to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, the Saxons are looking for their last title chance of the season.
Leipzig draw confidence from last year's win against Real
A success in Madrid would be a huge surprise. But after the recent 4:1 win in Bochum, the RB professionals are encouraging themselves. "That's how you win nasty away games, that's how you can win in Madrid," said international David Raum.
