Match Preview: Atletico Madrid - Bayer Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid are in control after a 4:2 win in Germany and judging by their performances in recent seasons, they look certain to book a Quarter Final spot this season as well.

Griezmann, Carrasco and Gameiro celebrating (Photo: elvnfc.wordpress.com)

Predicted Lineups:
Oblak; Juanfran, Savič, Godin, Vrsaljko; Saul, Koke, Partey, Carrasco; Gaitan/Gameiro, Griezmann

Leno; Henrichs, Toprak, Dragovic, Wendell; Bellarabi, Baumgartlinger, Kampl, Brandt; Volland, Hernandez

Our Prediction:
Atletico will be stready in defence and protect their lead from the first leg. Result: Atletico win 1:0.

Match Preview: Monaco - Manchester City

The first match was very entertaining, Monaco played really well, getting a 3:2 lead, but then it looked like they ran out of steam and Man City managed to score three more and establish a 2 goal lead going to Monaco.

Sane, Aguero and Sterling all scored in the first leg (Photo: bbc.co.uk)

Predicted Lineups:
Subasic; Sidibe, Raggi, Jemerson, Mendy; Bernadro Silva, Fabinho, Joao Moutinho, Lemar; Mbappe, Falcao

Caballero; Fernandinho, Stones, Otamendi, Kolarov; Toure, De Bruyne; Sterling, Silva, Sane; Aguero

Our Prediction:
This should be a very exciting encounter again, with plenty of goals. Result: Draw, 2:2

Match Preview: Juventus - Porto

Juventus were very patient in the away match, but after Porto got a red card, they managed to score two late goals and it looks like they are comfortably heading for the Quarter Finals.

Dani Alves doubled Juve's lead after Pjaca's opener. (Photo: indianexpress.com)

Predicted Lineups:
Buffon; Dani Alves, Bonucci, Rugani, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic; Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandzukic; Higuain

Casillas; Maxi Pereira, Felipe, Marcano, Layun; Andre Andre, Danilo, Torres; Brahini, Silva, Tiquinho

Our Prediction:
Juventus are experienced enough not to let such a lead slip, even if Porto will do everything to score a quick goal. Result: Juve win 2:1

Match Preview: Leicester City - Sevilla

Sevilla looked very comfortable in the first leg and it looked like it could be a 4:0 win, however Leicester got an away goal and Schmeichel pulled off some great saves to keep Leicester within one goal of progressing to the Quarter Finals. The Premier League Champions look in much better form now and really have a good chance to surprise Sevilla.

Sevilla has a 2:1 lead going to Leicester (Photo: sbisoccer.com)

Predicted Lineups
Schmeichel; Simpson, Huth, Morgan, Fuchs; Ndidi, Albrighton, Drinkwater, Mahrez; Okazaki, Vardy

Rico; Mariano, Rami, Mercado, Escudero; Nzonzi, Kranevitter; Sarabia, Iborra, Vitolo; Jovetić

Our Prediction
Leicester face a tough task, but are more than capable of pulling off another fairy-tale story. Result: Leicester win 2:1 and progress after a penalty shootout.

Jamie Vardy is in form - will he score against Sevilla again? (Photo: dailymail.co.uk)

Match Preview: Borussia Dortmund - Benfica

Benfica managed to get an excellent result at home with a 1-0 win, but the match was all about Borussia Dortmund, who had many great chances and also missed a penalty. It was a night to forget for their star striker Aubameyang, who will surely give his best at home to prove his goalscoring abilities.

Aubameyang should have scored a couple goals, but Emerson kept him out (Photo: dfb.de) 

Predicted Lineups:
Burki; Durm, Piszczek, Bartra, Sokratis, Schmelzer; Weigl, Castro, Guerreiro; Dembele, Schürrle, Aubameyang

Ederson Moraes; Nelson Semedo, Luisao, Lindelof, Eliseu; Salvio, Fejsa, Pizzi, Cervi; Mitroglu, Jonas

Our Prediction:
BVB were the better team in the first leg, but they will have to show much better finishing. Result: Borussia win 3-1.

Match Preview: Barcelona - PSG

This was probably one of the worst games for Barcelona and a very surprising result after PSG won 4-0. It was an excellent display by the French Champions and it looks like cup specialist Emery turned them into very strong contenders for the Trophy. However, Barcelona will surely be highly motivated to turn the result around, but they face an almost impossible task, as no team has ever progressed after a first leg defeat by 4-0.

Di Maria scored two fantastic goals for PSG (Photo: abc.net.au)

It was an incredible night for the PSG attacking trio as Di Maria scored twice while Draxler and Cavani added one goal each. Barcelona's MSN trio had a night to forget and will do everything they can to turn the match around. Barcelona showed a really bad display especially midfield, which is why they will have to try a different approach in the return leg - we might see Rafinha in the starting lineup like in Barcelona's recent win against Celta Vigo, which they won 5-0.

Predicted lineups: 
Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Umtiti, Pique, Alba; Busquets, Rakitič, Rafinha; Neymar, Messi, Suarez

Trapp; Meunier, Marquinhos, T.Silva, Kurzawa; Verratti, Rabiot, Matuidi; Draxler, Di Maria, Cavani

Our Prediction:
Barclona will have to go full out attack, if they manage to score 1-2 early goals we could be on for a big battle. PSG are extremely dangerous on the counter though, so it is difficult to imagine they could lose by more than 4 goals. Result: Barca win 3-1 but PSG to progress.

Match Preview: Napoli - Real Madrid

Real Madrid can consider themselves lucky to have a two goal lead, as they were 1-0 behind in the match, after Insigne's wonderful strike. Casemiro managed to score a stunning goal to give Real a 3-1 lead for their visit to the San Paolo Stadium.

Toni Kroos celebrates his goal to give Real Madrid the lead (Photo: zurnal24.si)

Pepe might step in for the injured Varane in defence, but Bale is fit again and James will probably have to make way for him in the starting lineup. Napoli welcome back their striker Milik who also returned from injury. It should be an entertaining match and Napoli will be trying hard to surprise the defending Champions who are currently struggling in form.

Predicted Lineups:
Reina; Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly, Ghoulam; Zielinski, Diawara, Hamšik; Mertens, Milik, Insigne

Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrič; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo

Our Prediction:
Expect an entertaining match with plenty of goals. Result: Draw 2-2

Match Preview: Arsenal - Bayern

This match tie is decided, as it is impossible to imagine Bayern wasting a 5:1 lead from the first match. IT was a very disappointing evening for Arsenal, after getting an away goal via an Alexis Sanchez rebound of his missed penalty, they completely fell apart after Laurent Koscielny's injury and let in 4 goals in the second half, which sees them facing an impossible task in the return leg.

Robben scored a stunner to give Bayern a 1-0 lead. (Photo: asia.eurosport.com)

We might see some rotation from both teams as Bayern have a big lead, so Arsenal may choose to rest a couple of players and focus on the Premier League. Phillip Lahm is suspended, so Rafinha will most likely step in for the Bayern Captain, who is enjoying his last season in the Champions League. It is also very possible that players like Kingsley Coman, Renato Sanches or Joshua Kimmich will get some taste of the knockout round of the Champions League.

Predicted Lineups:
Ospina; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Gibbs; Xhaka, Coquelin; Walcott, Perez, Iwobi; Sanchez

Neuer; Rafinha, Hummels, Martinez, Alaba; Arturo Vidal, Kimmich; Coman, Muller, Ribery; Lewandowski

Our Prediction:
Arsenal will try to prove they can beat Bayern, but we believe Bayern will prove to be too strong again. Result: Bayern win 2:1