Lazio need a miracle against Bayern

Bayern Munich take on Lazio in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 knockout tie tonight, with the defending champions holding a 4-1 lead from the first leg at Stadio Olimpico.

As such, it would take a monumental effort from the Italians to overturn the deficit at Allianz Arena and subsequently reach the quarter-final of this competition for the first time since 2000.

After the first leg in which Bayern demolished Lazio, the second leg should just be a formality and doesn't promise a lot of excitement. Still, this is Champions League where often predictions end up trashed.

The reigning winners are on a good path to defend the title since they are practically already in the quarter-finals. The Bavarians are a well-oiled machine and they haven't missed a beat this season since they are also sitting at the top of Bundesliga with four points ahead of Red Bull Leipzig and three wins in a row.

 On the other hand, it would take a miracle for Lazio to win the tie after losing the first leg. In addition to this, Lazio are not in the best form. In the past five Serie A matches, they've won only two times and lost three games.