Given that both RB Leipzig and Liverpool have played terrific football since the beginning of the season and led their respective leagues, hardly anyone can predict the outcome of tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash (22.00). However, one thing’s certain – it won’t be easy for one man.Even you Brutus? Reds’ icon goes to Red BullJurgen Klopp will be caught between two stools tonight. On one side, there’ll be one of the clubs within his jurisdiction in his new position as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football. On the other, one of his greatest “football loves” and the team with which he spent almost a decade, winning eight trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League – Liverpool.Former Liverpool Manager Jürgen Klopp and Current Head of Red Bull Global Soccer is expected to attend tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League match between RB Leipzig vs Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena, in Leipzig, Germany. pic.twitter.com/NTlzwdxDBD— Jonathan d. Mukanda (@MukandaJonathan) October 22, 2024 The reason will logically say that he has to remain professional and support Leipzig, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and one cannot erase nine years as if they never existed. Perhaps the eventual draw would be the outcome to Klopp’s liking.’As fake as his teeth’: Klopp blasted over Red Bull roleConsidering the rivals’ form, it would be plausible. Yet, Liverpool must be given an edge on the Bundesliga side, at least for two reasons. The first is the Reds’ outstanding seven-game winning streak, as they were not defeated since mid-September. And the second is the history of tonight’s rivals’ duels. RB Leipzig and Liverpool have met thrice so far, and the team from Anfield noted three clean-sheet triumphs with a combined goal difference of 9-0. Either way, both Klopp and football fans will be up for a treat. After all, what else can one expect from a match between the Premier League and Bundesliga leaders?UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND 3TuesdayAC Milan – Club Brugge 3-1 (1-0)/Pulisic 34, Reijnders 61, 71 – Sabbe 51/Monaco – Crvena Zvezda 5-1 (2-1)/Minamino 21, 70, Embolo 45+4, Singo 54, Akliouche 90+6 – Ndiaye 27 pen/Arsenal – Shakhtar 1-0 (1-0)/Riznyk 29 og/Aston Villa – Bologna 2-0 (0-0)/McGinn 55, Duran 64/Girona – Slovan B. 2-0 (1-0)/Gutierrez 42, Juanpe 73/Juventus – Stuttgart 0-1 (0-0)/Toure 90+2/PSG – PSV 1-1 (0-1)/Hakimi 55 – Lang 34/Real Madrid – Dortmund 5-2 (0-2)/Rudiger 60, Vinicius Jr. 63, 86, 90+3, Vazquez 83 – Malen 30, Gittens 34/Sturm – Sporting 0-2 (0-1)/Santos 23, Gyokeres 53/Wednesday19:45: (1.45) Atalanta (4.50) Celtic (7.00)19:45: (6.25) Brest (4.70) Leverkusen (1.48)22:00: (1.53) Atl.Madrid (4.00) Lille (6.75)22:00: (2.40) Barcelona (3.60) Bayern (2.80)22:00: (1.62) Benfica (3.90) Feyenoord (5.60)22:00: (1.07) Man.City (13.0) Sparta Praha (25.0)22:00: (4.00) RB Leipzig (3.60) Liverpool (1.90)22:00: (1.75) Salzburg (3.60) Dinamo Zagreb (4.90)22:00: (8.00) Young Boys (4.70) Inter Milan (1.40)***odds are subject to change***
