Champions League Last 16 Draw

[redman41]

Lyon v Apoel Nicosia
Napoli v CHELSEA
AC Milan v ARSENAL
FC Basle v Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona
CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid
Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica
Marseille v Inter Milan

1st Leg Ties to be played Feb 14/15 and 21/22
2nd Leg Ties to be played March 6/7 and 13/14

[Arksided]

Arsenal looks to have the tougher of the games (if only by reputation) , both lucky to be drawn away first. Not an outstanding fixture though.

[redman41]

I cannot see beyond Barcelona as Winners as they have so much quality in their side, but they can always have an off day I suppose

[Arksided]

It does look like they'll be the first team to retain it since it changed (Format/name 92) They are great to watch 'hot knife through butter' mostly... unless your teams on the receiving end of it that is.

Good look to the English representatives.

[Arksided]

Doh! *Luck*

[HowardKennitby]

If a side gets new players in Jan. can they play in subsequent matches?

[redman41]

As far as I am aware, Players signed in Jan and who have already played in the European Comps are not eligible to play for their new Clubs in the Champions League

[HowardKennitby]

Thanks Redman

Probably see 'the special one' off looking for a midfield player who is eligible then.

[redman41]

I will have to wish Chelsea good luck otherwise Rowanwitch will disown me ! :-))

[dtgblue]

Barcelona v Real Madrid what a final that would be, hope they dont get drawn against each other in the quarters or semi