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Julian Nagelsmann admits Liverpool are 'slight favourites' for Champions League last-16 first leg... but RB Leipzig boss is confident they can 'hold their own' in the tie with Jurgen Klopp's men on three-game losing streak

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann admits opponents Liverpool are 'slight favourites' ahead of their Champions league last-16 first leg but backed his side to 'hold our own' against the Premier League champions.

Leipzig sit second in the Bundesliga with the best defensive record of any side in the German top flight this season, and have conceded just one goal in their last four matches across all competitions.

Tuesday's game against Liverpool was moved to Hungary from Leipzig due to Covid-19 travel restrictions between Germany and Britain.

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann admits Liverpool are 'slight favourites' ahead of their Champions league clash
Leipzig have the best defensive record of any Bundesliga side this season and sit second

But Nagelsmann - who took his side to the Champions League semi-final last season - believes his side have the ability even without home advantage to match their next opponents, who he admitted were narrowly favourites due to their 'international experience'.