Champions League Draw

Subject: Champions League Draw Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:18 am

Tie 1: Celtic versus Barcelona. Barcelona were knocked out by them in the Uefa Cup three seasons ago, one must recall.
Tie 2: Lyon versus Manchester United. The Red Devils will fancy themselves in this one, though a couple of Karim Benzema goals could be a bother.
Tie 3: Schalke versus FC Porto. Both sided will back themselves here.
Tie 4: Liverpool versus Inter Milan.
That is a big one. Inter have so much to prove in Europe, and looks
like they will have to do it against one of the legendary clubs as far
as European Cups are concerned. Will it be another early exit, or glory
finally?
Tie 5: AS Roma versus Real Madrid. That will most definitely not be easy for Los Merengues. Another trip to Rome after facing Lazio in the group stage.
Tie 6: Arsenal versus AC Milan.
That will be the clash of the round, undoubtedly. The young guns
against the old guard, so to speak. And of course, Fabregas against
Kaka!
Tie 7: Olympiakos versus Chelsea. The Blues will fancy themselves in this one.
Tie 8: Fenerbahce versus Sevilla. It will not be plain sailing for Sevilla, as they must first negociate a tricky first leg in Turkey.
The first leg on 19/20 Feb, and return leg on 04/05 Mar. Inter will
play their second leg on Mar 11 due to a stadium clash with Milan.
Premiership versus Serie A is very much the theme as far as high
profile games go. Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea have the
relatively easy draws on paper.
Neal Glew