Manchester City’s game at Leipzig behind closed doors because of coronavirus

The Saxony region of Germany is being placed into partial lockdown

Pa Sport Staff
Saturday 20 November 2021 10:20 EST
Manchester City must play their return match against RB Leipzig behind closed doors (Martin Rickett/PA)
Manchester City must play their return match against RB Leipzig behind closed doors (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)

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Manchester City’s Champions League match at RB Leipzig next month will take place behind closed doors.

The decision follows the announcement that the Saxony region will be placed into partial lockdown due to a rise in coronavirus rates in Germany

City are due to travel to Leipzig for the tie on December 7 as they look to consolidate their push towards the knockout stages.

Regional authorities said this week that as part of the restrictions, sporting events would be allowed to continue but without an audience.

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