Champions League Stunner: Underdog Leipzig Shocks Manchester CityChampions League Stunner: Underdog Leipzig Shocks Manchester City In a remarkable upset, German minnows RB Leipzig stunned English giants Manchester City 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Leipzig, a club founded just 11 years ago, emerged from the shadows to dominate a match that was widely expected to be a City walkover. The German side roared to an early lead when Andre Silva fired home in the 28th minute. Manchester City, chasing a fifth Premier League title in six years and their maiden Champions League crown, were shellshocked. They tried to fight back, but their normally-reliable attack failed to find the target. Instead, it was Leipzig who struck again in the 57th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai, who had already created Silva’s opener, powered a stunning shot into the top corner. Pep Guardiola’s City side pulled one back through Riyad Mahrez in the 70th minute, but Leipzig held on for a famous victory that turns the tie on its head. “It was a great performance,” said Leipzig coach Domenico Tedesco. “We showed courage, determination, and a lot of quality. We knew we were the underdogs, but we didn’t play like that. We played like a team that belongs at this level.” Manchester City, who had won 13 of their previous 14 matches in all competitions, were left shell-shocked. “We were too slow, we were too nervous,” said Guardiola. “We didn’t create chances. We didn’t have the right rhythm. We didn’t play our game.” The second leg will be played in Manchester on March 14th. However, Leipzig will head to England with a significant advantage and a belief that they can continue to write their underdog story.