...Heineken Redefines Fan Support as Man City, Others Chase UCL Q'final Tickets

As the world eagerly awaits the first set of quarter-finalists for the UEFA Champions League this season, Heineken is redefining fan support with their "Cheers to the Real Hardcore Fans" campaign.

This unique initiative celebrates the true spirit of football, going beyond the negativity often associated with the term "hardcore."

"Heineken's campaign celebrates the passionate supporters who dedicate their hearts and souls to the beautiful game," explains Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager of Premium Drinks at Nigerian Breweries Plc. "As the Champions League reaches its boiling point, we want to toast to the 'Real Hardcore Fans' – the ones who make the beautiful game truly beautiful."

From Manchester's passionate supporters to the vibrant fans of Madrid, every fan is expected to play a crucial role in driving their teams towards the quarter-finals.

This week's upcoming matches promise nail-biting drama and intense competition, following a series of close encounters and unexpected results in the first leg.

In Germany, Bayern Munich must overcome a 1-0 deficit against a resilient Lazio defence, despite being the favourites. Can the German giants leverage their home advantage and silence the "hardcore" Lazio supporters travelling to Munich?

Real Sociedad face a monumental task against the star-studded PSG team, needing a comeback to overcome a 2-0 deficit from the first leg in Paris. Can the passionate Basque fans inspire their team to pull off an upset and channel their "hardcore" spirit?

Meanwhile, the reigning champions, Manchester City, are comfortable after their 1-3 away win against Copenhagen. However, Copenhagen, with nothing to lose, can unleash the spirit of a true "hardcore" underdog and challenge the mighty City.