The UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw has officially been confirmed, with some huge fixtures being thrown up.
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Europe’s premier club competition has now entered a crucial stage as eight of the continent’s best sides contest to progress the tournament’s final four.
Five of the eight teams in this season's quarter-finals were also among the last eight a year ago– Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea and Benfica.
For the first time in 17 years, three Italian teams have made this far, with Serie A table toppers Napoli being drawn against their league rivals AC Milan. On course for their first league title in 30 years, a Champions League triumph would make the 2022/23 campaign an unprecedented one for Gli Azzuri.
The record champions Los Blancos will be looking to make it to the last four for a second successive season when take on Chelsea. The match is a repeat of last season's quarterfinal, with Carlo Ancelotti's beating the Blues in dramatic fashion
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Bayern Munich beat star-studded Paris Saint-Germain to make it through, now they prepare to test themselves against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola will be returning to his former club on route to capture his first Champions League title since 2011.
Quarter-final draw:
Real Madrid vs. Chelsea
Inter Milan vs. Benfica
Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich
AC Milan vs. Napoli
The winners of quarter-final four (AC Milan vs. Napoli) will face the winner of quarter-final 2 (Inter Milan vs. Benfica) in the semi-final, while the winners of quarter-final one (Real Madrid vs. Chelsea) will clash with the winners of quarter-final three (Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich).
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