[News] Mönchengladbach v Manchester City moved to Budapest due to Covid rules

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The Puskas Arena will host the first leg.

 

Manchester City’s Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie away to Borussia Mönchengladbach has been moved to Budapest. The decision has been taken due to travel restrictions on foreign nationals arriving into Germany.

 

A Uefa statement said: “Uefa can confirm that the Uefa Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Borussia VfL 1900 Monchengladbach and Manchester City FC will now take place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

 

“The date of the match (24 February 2021) and kick-off time (21:00CET) will remain the same. Uefa would like to thank Borussia Mönchengladbach and Manchester City for their close cooperation and support, as well as the Hungarian Football Federation for their assistance.”

 

The move means City will play at the Puskas Arena seven days after Liverpool, whose tie away to RB Leipzig on 16 February has been moved to the same venue for the same reason. Germany’s travel restrictions are due to remain in place until 17 February but are expected to be extended, leading Borussia Mönchengladbach to begin exploring alternative venues.