Leipzig defeated Atlético 2-1 in the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in a one-off tie in Lisbon in the only previous UEFA competition meeting between these two teams. Leipzig’s record in eight previous UEFA competition matches against Spanish teams is W3 D2 L2.

It may be a new format, but Manchester City is still the clear betting favorite to win the Champions League at +280 odds at FanDuel. The Cityzens, who won the tournament in 2023, are joined by defending champions Real Madrid (+350) at the top of the board.

Monaco produced one of the shocks from the Champions League’s opening match week with a 2-1 defeat of Barcelona. The visitors suffered an early blow as Eric García was sent off just 10 minutes in for bringing down Takumi Minamino on the edge of the box.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says the new Champions League format “forces us to win”. The new-look 36-team league phase of Europe’s elite club competition commenced this week, replacing the previous group stage format.

Barcelona's unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 defeat by Monaco in the Champions League. Bayer Leverkusen dominated Feyenoord 4-0, led by Florian Wirtz's two goals. Atletico Madrid, Benfica, and Brest also won their matches.