Red Bull Arena away end: Key information for Man City fans

Manchester City will continue their Champions League campaign with a showdown against RB Leipzig on November 4, travelling to face former Sky Blues star Martin Demichelis's side at Red Bull Arena.

Enzo Maresca's Citizens will be hoping to bounce back after losing 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain last time out in Europe, while Die Roten Bullen are looking to continue their strong home form following a 4-1 beating at Real Madrid‘s Santiago Bernabeu on October 21.

City fans will also be keen to show their defiant stance on the continental stage once again in light of their guilty verdict in the Premier League, and supporters should get acquainted with the stadium before heading over to catch the game.

Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Red Bull Arena away end before RB Leipzig vs Man City.

Where is the Red Bull Arena away section and what is it like?

Man City fans will be located in the away end in the southeast corner of Red Bull Arena, occupying both tiers of the ground between Sections C and D, specifically from block 3.2 to 7.

The area offers great views of the action, and away supporters will have the chance to make plenty of noise given they will be situated opposite from Leipzig's ultras.

Please keep in mind that the section for wheelchair users is in the home end at Red Bull Arena.

What is Man City's away ticket allocation for RB Leipzig?

Man City were allocated 2,285 tickets for this clash, priced as follows across all age groups:

• Seated: £29
• Standing: £13.50
• Wheelchair: £12.00

Tickets were sold across a series of windows between Wednesday, October 7 and Monday, October 12, starting with supporters that totalled 33000 points on the UEFA Cup Scheme, before ending with Premium and Matchday Members with previous purchase history.

City have stated that tickets will be sent out as mobile tickets no later than three days before the game, and reminded fans that they cannot be returned within seven days of the match, as per the club's refund policy.

The Sky Blues also stressed that tickets are non-transferable, before notifying buyers that there will be a number of checks on matchday that could result in supporters being denied entry to Red Bull Arena if they are attempting to use a ticket issued in another person's name.

For more details, visit our guide, where we broke down exactly how to get tickets for RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City.

How to get to the Red Bull Arena away end

The easiest way to get to Red Bull Arena is by using public transport, owing to the fact that traffic access to the Waldstrassenviertel – the area around the stadium – will be restricted to residents only from three hours before kick off.

By tram: Catching a tram on lines 3, 7, 8 or 15 from Leipzig's central station Hauptbahnhof will take you directly to the stadium and back again after the game.

By bus: Shuttle buses operate on matchdays, departing from the ‘Hauptbahnhof-Ostseite' stop at the central station. To heading back to central station after the game, hop on the bus from ‘Landauer Brucke'.

Best pubs, bars and restaurants near Red Bull Arena

Leipzig is known for restaurants that serve traditional cuisine and bars and pubs that offer a wide range of beers and ales.

Many Man City fans will enjoy a pre-match drink or a bite to eat as part of their ritual, and there are no shortage of great spots near Red Bull Arena to check out:

Best places to drink near Red Bull Arena:

• Kildare City Pub – Barfussgässchen 5–7, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Jessies German Pub – Nikolaistrasse 31, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Morrison’s Irish Pub – Ritterstrasse 38–40, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Killiwilly – Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 44, 04107 Leipzig, Germany

Best places to eat near Red Bull Arena:

• Ratskeller Leipzig – Lotterstrasse 1, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Auerbachs Keller – Grimmaische Strasse 2-4, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Kartoffelhaus N°1 – Barfussgasschen 12, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and for more information, check out our guide to the best places for fans to eat and drink near Red Bull Arena.

What items are banned at Red Bull Arena?

Man City fans should be aware that there are thorough security checks in place at all entry points to the stadium, so avoid bringing any banned items to the ground. Note that umbrellas are also on the list of forbidden items.

Prohibited items at Red Bull Arena include:

• Firearms, weapons and dangerous objects such as needles
• Drugs
• Pyrotechnics
• Animals
• Toilet roll
• Coloured tape
• Helmets and umbrellas
• Glassware, cans, bottles
• Batteries, power banks, laser pointers
• Promotional items or propoganda materials, including clothing
• Professional cameras and sound equipment
• Unauthorised flags (no two-pole banners, banners without a B1 certificate or unregistered waving flags)
• Gas canisters and aerosol sprays
• Electronic or mechanical noise devices e.g. megaphones or speakers
• Bulky items and large bags or suitcases

Only bags and backpacks that are A4-sized (21 x 30cm) or smaller are permitted to be brought into Red Bull Arena, though there is a handy bag drop available at the entrance to the away block for fans with larger items or luggage.