Champions League Last 16 second legs: what to expect

Four quarterfinalists will be confirmed as the Uefa Champions League round of 16 second legs get under way. Here are some key talking points ahead of the first week of second legs.

Tuesday 5 March
- Real Sociedad v Paris
- Bayern v Lazio

Wednesday 6 March
- Manchester City v Copenhagen
- Real Madrid v Leipzig

All kick-offs 21:00 CAT, Live on SuperSport

DOING IT THE HARD WAY

Bayern have only failed to make it to the quarterfinals once in the last 12 seasons (2018/19), but the German giants are in danger of a round of 16 exit this time around after an impressive Lazio side triumphed 1-0 in Rome in the first leg.

Maurizio Sarri's charges are eyeing a place in the last eight for the first time in 24 years. Bayern, however, are unbeaten in their last 13 home Champions League matches (W10 D3), and the Biancocelesti will be all too aware that they still have a lot to do in order to progress. "They are a strong team, and even the guys who came off the bench impressed me," Sarri said. "Let's take the victory, with the knowledge that it will be tough in Germany."

INTIMIDATING TASK

For nearly an hour, Real Sociedad held firm against Paris's attacking talents in the first leg in France. The home side's quality eventually shone through, though, and goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola left La Real needing an extraordinary performance in San Sebastián if they are to progress to a first European Cup quarterfinal since 1982/83.

The Basque club may be able to take inspiration from Newcastle, who used a passionate home crowd to their advantage to beat Paris 4-1 in the group stage. "In the second half, more than just this 2-0, I think we could have paid an even bigger price," coach Imanol Alguacil said. "Therefore, I'm happy with only