Copenhagen progress in the Champions League this season must be given a thumbs up, their success in getting to the round of 16 means they are often referred to as the Underdog team. It looks like his presence in the UCL will only last until the round of 16 because it will be difficult to overcome the challenges he will face.
Manchester City as the defending champion team in this competition, has also improved its performance after slumping in the EPL. De Bruyne presence will further add to the strength of the club led by Pep Guardiola. It is very difficult for Copenhagen to beat Manchester City in two legs, the different qualities of the teams make it a bigger opportunity for Manchester City, who is still the top team in the UCL this season.
If Copenhagen gets eliminated at this stage, I will still give them a thumbs up for coming this far in the champions league. When the group stage was drawn, Copenhagen was the least of my expectations that would make it out of the group. I always thought, Bayern Munich will come first, then Manchester United, then Galatasaray and then Copenhagen. But Copenhagen proved me wrong and switched the position I expected from them with that of Manchester United.
Manchester City is a bigger and more stronger team than them, I know they’re also trying their best but they’re no match for Manchester City especially now that most of their players are back from injury and are ready to go fully into the competition to earn another victory for themselves. If Copenhagen is eliminated now, it is understandable and they’ve tried their best and added to their record to make it this far in the champions league.