JUVENTUS vs FC PORTO

Simply put, Porto need a miracle to advance to the next round. Massimiliano Allegri’s men will take a two-goal lead into the second leg and Juventus haven an impeccable record on home soil. The Italian champions have avoided defeat in their last 45 matches at Juventus Stadium and it would take a brave man to back against Allegri’s side with that in mind.

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The visitors have absolutely nothing to lose; they might as well go out and try to end Juve’s phenomenal record. On their day, Porto are capable of shocking the best teams in Europe and we shouldn’t write them off just yet. If the visitors snatch an early away goal, the entire complexion of this tie changes.

For me, Juventus will keep things tight at the back and the Italian side will breakthrough once Porto begin to push. I’ll be backing yet another home win at Juventus Stadium...

TIP: Juventus to win @ 4/6

LEICESTER CITY vs SEVILLA

A tricky one. Leicester have shown plenty of improvement since Claudio Ranieri’s departure and the Foxes might just overturn the 2-1 deficit if they put their minds to it. The defending Premier League champions were simply sublime when beating Liverpool at the King Power Stadium a few weeks ago and Leicester will be looking for a similar performance here.

Meanwhile, Sevilla have tailed off after a solid start to the campaign. They are still there or thereabouts in the La Liga title race but both Real Madrid and Barcelona have put a bit of distance between themselves and the chasing pack. Rumours over Jorge Sampaoli’s future at the club may continue to distract attention from on-field efforts.

I can see both teams scoring a goal or two in this clash. Leicester need to score in order to reach the quarter-finals but Sevilla won’t want to gamble on keeping a clean sheet...

TIP: Both teams to score @ 4/7

ATLETICO MADRID vs BAYER LEVERKUSEN

Diego Simeone’s men have one foot in the next round already but the Argentinian will be demanding another solid effort from his players at Vicente Calderon. The hosts scored four away goals in Leverkusen last time out and only a collapse of catastrophic proportions from Atletico will see the visitors book their place in the last eight.

On paper, Leverkusen have a decent side but they will struggle to keep tabs on Atletico’s potent offensive unit. Antoine Griezmann, Kevin Gameiro and Fernando Torres are capable of turning a match on its head in the blink of an eye and it is almost impossible to see Bayer turning this one around.

Atletico are in a commanding position right now but they won’t let up. It could be another difficult night for Leverkusen if Madrid go for the throat...

TIP: Atletico to win @ 13/20

MONACO vs MANCHESTER CITY

Monaco will be raring to go after scoring three away goals at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg but their defensive frailties could come back to haunt them. Pep Guardiola’s men scored five times on that entertaining evening and it is hard to envision Manchester City letting that advantage slip on Wednesday night.

With the likes of Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero hitting form at the right time, City are lethal on the counter attack and Monaco will need to be wary of conceding an early goal. An away goal won’t necessarily change Monaco’s objectives as they need to win by two clear goals anyway but it certainly won’t help matters if City extend their advantage.

The French side will have to go for it and City may pick them off on the break. I fancy Pep’s men to win or draw on the night; a result that will see the Blues cruise through...

TIP: Manchester City to win OR draw @ 13/25

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