UEFA Champions League scores, live updates: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid; PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund
Feb 17, 2020 at 11:51 pm ET • 1 min read
The Champions League round of 16 begins on Tuesday with two of the most highly anticipated matchups. Reigning champion Liverpool goes to the Wanda Metrpolitano to take on Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel leads his club into his former home at Borussia Dortmund. Both of the clashes are first-leg ties, so keep in mind that the away goals rule factors into the aggregate. Kickoff for both is at 3 p.m. ET, and you can watch them on fuboTV (Try for free).
The Reds are facing Atleti at a good time with Joao Felix and Diego Costa still out injured and the club failing to play consistently. The defense hasn't really recovered from Diego Godin's departure to Inter Milan over the summer, and Liverpool enters the match as the clear favorite. Liverpool just struggled to win at Norwich in Premier League play, and this team isn't likely to go back-to-back games without scoring a few goals.
In Germany, Dortmund was looked at as an underdog, but that may no longer be the case. Erling Haaland's signing from Red Bull Salzburg has supplied this team with a top-tier striker. The Norwegian sensation, who scored nine goals against Honduras in the U-20 World Cup, was name Bundesliga player of the month for January after scoring five goals in just 60 minutes.
Meanwhile, PSG rested Kylian Mbappe and Neymar on Saturday in a wild 4-4 draw at Amiens, meaning their superstar attackers should be fresh ahead of this one.
For our PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund preview, click here. For more on Liverpool's visit to Atletico Madrid, click here. The second legs of these matches will be played on Wednesday, March 11.
CBS Sports will be with you the entire way providing updates, analysis, highlights and much more.
Champions League round of 16 (3 p.m. ET)
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