Real Madrid will tackle APOEL Nicosia. This is perhaps a kind draw for Los Blancos who are unbeatable on home soil. However, the two-legged tie might not be a one-sided affair knowing that APOEL are powerful underdogs. If they’ve reached the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League, it is because they got the best out of big oppositions such as FC Porto and Olympique Lyonnais.
In another mouth-watering quarter-final clash, Benfica and Chelsea will sort things out. The Blues made a terrific comeback in the Last 16. Against all the odds, they overcame their 3-1 deficit over Napoli to survive in the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League.
What’s next for Chelsea in Europe after that miraculous comeback? Benfica appear as stronger opponents than Napoli. The Eagles are in good form this season, overshadowing rivals Porto in the Champions League.
The titleholders of the tournament will travel to the San Siro one more time. Before the draw, Pep Guardiola told reporters:
“I would like to avoid Milan in the quarter-finals. We have already played [twice] and they are one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
“However, to reach the final in Munich, there is still so much to accomplish and above all, there remains the need to clash with the best.”
Against Pep Guardiola's wish, Barcelona and Milan will lock horns in the quarter-finals of the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League. In the group stages of the competition, the Catalans claimed a vital 3-2 victory in Italy. The Rossoneri would be dreaming about revenge.
2011/12 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals draw results:
Apoel v Real Madrid
Marseille v Bayern Munich
Benfica v Chelsea
AC Milan v Barcelona
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