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Liverpool vs RB Leipzig Champions League round of 16 first leg to be staged in Budapest

Liverpool's Champions League round of 16 first leg tie against RB Leipzig will be staged in Budapest.

It was reported on Thursday that Liverpool would be unable to travel to Germany for the fixture on February 16 due to the coronavirus protocols, which forced Leipzig to come up with an alternative solution.

The match will now be played at the Puskas Arena in Hungary, with the Reds confirming the news on Saturday afternoon.

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An official statement on Liverpool's website reads: "Liverpool's Champions League last-16, first-leg tie with RB Leipzig will be played in Budapest.