European Champions League

[pokerman]

Chelsea face Bayern/Reds get Juve

Liverpool will meet Juventus in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after the draw for the rest of the competition was made in Switzerland.
Chelsea face Bayern Munich in the last eight after the German giants beat Arsenal in the first knockout round.

The two remaining Premiership sides will meet in the semi-finals should they progress to the next stage.

Both English sides are at home in the first legs which take place on 5/6 April, with the returns a week later.

AC Milan have been drawn with city rivals Inter Milan in a repeat of the 2003 semi-final, which AC Milan won on away goals. Both ties will be played at the San Siro.

French league leaders Lyon will entertain Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the first leg in the other quarter-final tie.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ODDS
Chelsea 100-30
AC Milan 100-30
Juventus 7-2
Lyon 13-2
Bayern Munich 7-1
Inter Milan 8-1
Liverpool 18-1
PSV Eindhoven 20-1

Source: William Hill

Champions League quarter-finals draw:

LIVERPOOL v Juventus
AC Milan v Inter Milan
Lyon v PSV Eindhoven
CHELSEA v Bayern Munich


The first legs will take place on 5/6 April with the returns a week later.



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Semi-finals draw:

CHELSEA/Bayern Munich v LIVERPOOL/Juventus
AC Milan/Inter Milan v Lyon/PSV Eindhoven

The first legs will take place on 26/27 April with the returns a week later

[Webzcas]

Very tough draw for Liverpool. I think Chelsea have a good chance though. It is a shame that both Liverpool and Chelsea have to play the first legs at home first.

[CDR40]

Great Draw. Especially AC Milan vs Inter Milan. I have heard this afternoon that Bayern Munich sold out their tickets for their home leg against Chelsea in 19 minutes!!!

[CDR40]

Ok do who does everyone fancy to go through? I'm guessing that Chelsea will miss Mourihno's presence on the touch line during the two legs against Bayern much more than they will let on. This for me has swung this tie slightly in Bayern's favour.

As for Liverpool, I just cannot see a way with all the optimism in the world how they can compete and defeat Juventus over 180 minutes.

[CDR40]

Great result for Liverpool last night beating Juventus 2-1 at Anfield. Such a shame that Cannavaro managed to get an away goal for Juve. I still am of the belief that Juventus will go through now they have the all important away goal.

Now Chelsea vs Bayern this evening

[Webzcas]

I bet you are happy this morning CDR after Chelsea's 4 - 2 win over Bayern. Shame about the last minute penalty conceded though.

[CDR40]

A fantastic result. I can't see Chelsea not scoring in the Olympic Stadium. Looks like Chelsea might have a chance of playing Liverpool in the Semi Final, if Liverpool are able to hold onto their slender lead.

[Webzcas]

What a game this evening. Chelsea through after winning 6-5 on aggregate. They await Liverpool or Juventus in the semi final

[CDR40]

Nailbiting stuff at the end. Great result and performance by Chelsea over the two legs against Bayern Munich. Let's hope Liverpool can beat Juventus this evening in Turin to book a meeting with Chelsea in the Semi Finals.

[Webzcas]

Liverpool are through to the Semi Final with Chelsea after a fantastic performance in Turin, gaining a nil nil draw on the night. Going through 2 - 1 on aggregate.

The first time ever two english football teams have met each other in the semi final of the European Cup.

Fantastic!