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Liverpool's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig WILL take place in Budapest after the Puskas Arena was chosen to host the match over Tottenham's stadium following Germany's travel ban

Liverpool'a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig will take place in Budapest after the Puskas Arena was chosen to host the match.

UEFA confirmed on Sunday the Champions League Round of 16 first leg match has been moved to Budapest after Germany announced a travel ban with no exceptions for professional sports team in light of the ongoing pandemic.

Talks had taken place with several other venues - including Tottenham's stadium - but the Puskas Arena has been named as the designated ground to stage the game.

The Puskas Arena will host Liverpool's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig

In a statement, UEFA said: 'UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool FC will now take place at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.