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The draw will take place on Friday March 20th.
It's an open draw, meaning any two teams can get drawn together, even from the same group from the group stages or from the same country.
Spurs exit the competition disappointingly early, especially after reaching last year's final.Nagelsmann Sets Record
Julian Nagelsmann steers RB Leipzig to their first ever Champions League quarter-finals 🔴⚪️
— Football Index (@FootballIndex) March 10, 2020
At 32 years and 231 days, he's the youngest manager in the competition's history to progress from a knockout tie 👶
Dark horses for this year's competition? 🐎#RBLTOT #UCL pic.twitter.com/9Pd4Jh6Inw
Leipzig Twitter Trolling Mourinho
Into the quarterfinals for the first time in our history 💪
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) March 10, 2020
We think we are special ones...
🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen #RBLSPURS pic.twitter.com/pXOUL9Roe5
Celebrations!
Off to the quarterfinals of the world's premier club competition
¡Se acabó!
— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) March 10, 2020
Leipzig le pasa por encima al Tottenham de Mourinho y logra clasificarse a Cuartos de Final de Champions por primera vez en su historia. 😎@DieRotenBullen 3(4)-(0)0 @SpursOfficial #ChampionsLeague | #Leipzig | #Tottenham pic.twitter.com/F27niMTGH2
Full Time
Marcel Sabitzer's early brace set the tone for what would be a commanding and comfortable win for Leipzig.
Emil Forsberg padded the lead with his first touch of the match finding the back of the net moments after he subbed on.
As for last year's finalists, they was no second half comeback magic like last year's semifinals. Instead, Spurs shows virtually not threat on the attack, only making their way into Leipzig's box a handful of time.
Leipzig thoroughly deserved to advanced after two commanding and comfortable wins in each of the two legs.
90+5'
90+1 Spurs Sub
90' 6 Minutes Of Stoppage time
87' Goal! Forsberg
Angeliño's cross falls to Tyler Adams whose shot gets blocked by Sessegnon.
Forsberg crashes on to the ball, shoots, and scores
3-0 to Leipzig, 4-0 on aggregate
¡Gooooooool del Leipzig!
— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) March 10, 2020
Goleada alemana que sin piedad elimina al Tottenham de Mourinho de la Champions.@DieRotenBullen 3(4)-(0)0 @SpursOfficial #ChampionsLeague | #Leipzig | #Tottenham
🔴 En vivo 👉 https://t.co/sYmBs6H9XG pic.twitter.com/hkw3IWbMf4
87'
84'
He lays off for Haidara, but continues his run into the box. Haidara tires to thread it through, but it's a bit too heavy and Lloris brings it it
82'
He's okay to continue
80' Tottenham Sub
75'
15 minutes away. Come on, lads!
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) March 10, 2020
🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen #RBLSPURS 2-0 (75') pic.twitter.com/yTOWD7OsUt
74'
Lucas Moura got free behind Leipzig on the left side and drives into the box.
Dele Alli doesn't get a great touch and his shot is easily saved by Gulacsi. First real threat from Spurs the entire half
72' Sabitzer yellow card
71' Dele Alli yellow card
68' Tanganga yellow card
67'
Slides a well weighted pass to Haidara, but nothing comes of it
63'
Lo Celso's corner doesn't beat the first man
62'
60'
The German got on the attack and had Dier retreating, but as he cut inside for a better angle to shoot, he leaned back and skied it
59' Leipzig sub
58'
Spurs really struggling to create anything
57'
55' Leipzig sub
52'
He leaves the game and is stretchered off. Hopefully he's okay and this is just precautionary
50' Yellow card Laimer
49'
48'
Spurs playing a bit slower, but trying to breakdown Leipzig early in the second stanza
2nd half begins
With both teams back out and ready, we're here for the 2nd half kick off
No changes for either sideHalftime Leipzig 2-0 Tottenham
Leipzig have controlled the game and dictated tempo. Also, they have created the most chances, constantly getting in behind Spurs' backline.
Tottenham need three goals, but don't look like scoring even one.
But this is exactly how it happened against Ajax last year.
There's a chance, but a slim one
45+1 Winks Yellow card
45'
Mukiele goes for the spectacular, but mishits the bicycle kick.
The clearance attempt deflected of Schick and rolled to the corner causing the scramble from Lloris
43'
Schick and Werner make the same run, so Sabitzer's threaded pass finds no one and the attack dies out
Gulascsi dives to the far post and saves at full stretch to deny Lo Celso who created the space needed when cutting into the box
38'
34' Yellow card to Sessegnon
32'
29'
27'
26'
Angeliño's short corner handled by Spurs and cleared. Leipzig recycle the ball back to the keeper to reset
25'
Nukuku's corner headed out by Spurs easily
24'
21' Sabitzer Goal!
Angeliño once again gets behind the defense and he crosses for Sabitzer making a near post run.
The captain then heads it near post. Lloris gets a hand on it, but can't keep it out
2-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate to Leipzig
Marcel Sabitzer strikes again, and Tottenham needs three goals to avoid a last-16 ouster #UCL
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) March 10, 2020
(via @TUDNUSA) pic.twitter.com/kpK2jMCTaj
19' Werner goal! Offside!
Leipzig come on the counter and Angeliño broke free on the left, sent in a beautiful cross that Werner tapped home from inside the 6 yard box.
But he was correctly flagged for offside
18'
Lamela's corner cleared easily
17'
13'
A Laimer cross gets deflected by the Spurs defense and Mukiele tries to volley, but hits the side netting.
No Extra Time Now
Spurs must score two and can advance on away goals, or either team can win outright
10' Sabitzer Goal!
Leipzig again got behind the Spurs defense and Konrad Laimer cut it back for Timo Werner's whose first shot was blocked. But he got back on it and centered a pass to Sabitzer for an assist
GOAL LEIPZIG! Marcel Sabitzer makes it 1-0 on the day, 2-0 on aggregate over Tottenham in the #UCL last 16 with a low blast from 20 yards
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) March 10, 2020
(via @TUDNUSA) pic.twitter.com/TpAGJPcXp9
6'
Werner and Schick swarmed in the box. The ball falls to Angeliño and his shot is blocked and cleared
Early threats from both sides
5'
Attack breaks down
1'
Corner cleared easily by Spurs
Kick Off
Tottenham have the challenge of overcoming a 1-0 deficit. Away goals do count as the first tiebreaker, then extra time. And penalties if needed
A chance to make history. Let's go, Leipzig! 🐂❤️
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) March 10, 2020
🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen #RBLSPURS 0-0 (1') pic.twitter.com/fLXGKzEfLo
Odds To Advance
Tottenham's comeback history
The last one, last season against Ajax in the semifinals
8 - Spurs have been eliminated from eight of their last 10 major UEFA European knockout ties after losing the first leg, although they overturned a deficit the last time this happened in last season’s Champions League (0-1 first leg, 3-2 second leg v Ajax). Crunch. pic.twitter.com/XKHQO5i1yk
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 10, 2020
Landmark Game For Werner
Today, he hits a milestone with impressive numbers to show for his time with the club.
Timo Werner brings up game number 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ for RB Leipzig tonight!
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 10, 2020
His record for Die Roten Bullen is sensational 🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/paDo37Kmfk
Leipzig XI

Red Bull Arena
No better place for a #UCL home game 😍🏟️
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) March 10, 2020
🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen #RBLSPURS pic.twitter.com/P4BfpM791y
Spurs XI
📋 Lloris (C), Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Tanganga, Sessegnon, Winks, Lo Celso, Lamela, Lucas, Dele
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 10, 2020
📱 @WilliamHill latest (18+) https://t.co/UfczQQjeU1 #UCL ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/3OyX1RUy8i
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Key Matchups
Spurs have seen a constant shuffling of defenders almost every game. If that continues, look for Werner to exploit a potentially weak pairing at the back. Even if longtime center backs Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld start, still look for Werner to cause havoc.
Who will win midfield battle?
Leipzig have a strong midfield anchored by Marcel Sabitzer. Spurs on the other hand constantly chop and change in the middle of the park. The one constant, though, has been Giovani Lo Celso, whose creative spark will certainly be needed. Dele Alli will also have to play well, likely as a 10.
Spurs Familiar With 2nd Leg Comebacks
Paging Lucas Moura. Paging Lucas Moura. You're needed in Leipzig.
Is a comeback likely? No. Possible? Yes.A night no Spurs fan will ever, EVER forget 🙌
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 20, 2019
Those emotional post-match scenes after Tottenham's incredible comeback against Ajax...
Mauricio Pochettino performing miracles 💙pic.twitter.com/Rt2VYWAf1O
Mourinho Optimistic?
Now, he's showing a bit more optimism. In his prematch presser, the manager said he feels a "connection with ‘To Dare Is To Do’ [Tottenham's club motto]. Tomorrow is a time to give everything. We win or we leave everything we have on that pitch.”
Will those comments inspire his side?
Tottenham Recent Form
Before that, manager Jose Mourinho's side crashed out of the FA Cup at home on penalties to bottom of the Premier League Norwich City.
Spurs have not been able to score, defend, or command games of late. This is a tough opponent to begin doing all those things against with ease.
Tottenham Squad Notes
January signing Steven Bergwijn suffered an ankle injury late on against Burnley during the weekend and will also miss this match.
Moussa Sissoko will also miss, the midfielder having not played in 2020.
Ben Davies' hamstring looks to make him unavailable as well.
Leipzig Squad Notes
No other major injuries concern the team now.
Nagelsmann's Prematch Quotes
He said, "It is still a good team with a lot of good players" in reference to the Spurs players that are available for selection.
When talking about his own side, he told the press, "The chance of a Champions League quarter-final is extremely good." And it certainly is as Leipzig enter the tie as heavy favorites.
Leipzig Recent Form
Their last two league games, against Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen in reverse chronological order, have both ended in draws, with Leipzig only scoring one goal combined. However, both those matches saw a bit of rotation in the XI, possibly with this second leg in mind.
Look for manager Julian Nagelsmann to put out his strongest XI.
Leipzig haven't lost in their last six matches overall and only allowed one goal over that period. Saying their defense is in fine form is an understatment.First Leg Review
In the second half, Tottenham's left back Ben Davies came in late on a challenge and fouled Konrad Laimer just inside the box, leading to a spot kick. Striker Timo Werner stepped up and slotted it home.
Leipzig controlled the game, dictated play, and racked up 16 shots total. Leipzig walked out with a well earned victory while Spurs were lucky to escape with only conceding one away goal.
Match Info
The hosts have a 1-0 lead on aggregate thanks to a Timo Werner penalty in the first leg in London back in February.
Away goals is the first tie breaker, then extra time, and penalties if needed.
The game is available to watch on TNT.
Welcome!
I'm Drew Pells and I'll be your host for the game providing prematch news, starting line ups, and play by play coverage.

Once again, Leipzig beat Tottenham 3-0 on the night, and 4-0 on aggregate, to advance the Champions League quarterfinals.
I'm Drew Pells. Thanks for joining us.
Make sure to join us again tomorrow for the second legs of Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid (0-1) and PSG vs Borussia Dortmund (1-2).