Spotlight shifts to teams with less Champs League pedigree

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Leverkusen’s youngest ever player in the Bundesliga, Havertz provided three assists in the last two games and displayed technical ability and maturity.

Regardless of Havertz’s presence, Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling sees Atletico, which lost to Real Madrid in last season’s final, as the favourite today.

“Atletico has strengthened further since our duel two years ago,” Kiessling said, referring to the 2015 shootout loss in the same Round of 16.

SEVILLA vs. LEICESTER

managed only 11 goals in 44 appearances in England. Since signing on loan from Inter Milan last month, Jovetic has netted three goals for Sevilla, including two in two games against Real Madrid. He also set up both goals in a 2-0 victory over Eibar on Saturday.

MAN CITY vs. MONACO