Bayern to tackle United in 1999 repeat while Barca meet Atletico
23 March 2014 5:01 AM IST
Four-time champions Barcelona will play the first leg at the Nou Camp against La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid in an all-Spanish blockbuster while Chelsea tackle Paris Saint-Germain with the first leg in the French capital.
Real Madrid continue their quest for a record-extending 10th European Cup against 2013 finalists Borussia Dortmund.
Runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern will relish the chance of taking on a United side that snatched a 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat in the 1999 Barcelona-hosted final. United meanwhile have seen a stuttering season under new coach David Moyes burst into life earlier this week when they defeated Olympiakos 3-0 to set up the Bayern match.
The first leg will be played at Old Trafford. “What an exciting tie - a repeat of the 1999 Cup Final so everyone will be looking forward to the challenge it presents,” said Manchester United general secretary John Alexander.
Bayern defender Philipp Lahm warned against complacency despite United’s domestic struggles.“We can’t allow Man Utd’s current position in the Premier League table to affect our mindset for this game,” the veteran German international said.
Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea travel to the Parc des Princes to take on big spending PSG although the Portuguese two-time European champion has never lost at the quarterfinal stages.
The matches are to be played on 1st and 8th April.
Real Madrid continue their quest for a record-extending 10th European Cup against 2013 finalists Borussia Dortmund.
Runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern will relish the chance of taking on a United side that snatched a 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat in the 1999 Barcelona-hosted final. United meanwhile have seen a stuttering season under new coach David Moyes burst into life earlier this week when they defeated Olympiakos 3-0 to set up the Bayern match.
The first leg will be played at Old Trafford. “What an exciting tie - a repeat of the 1999 Cup Final so everyone will be looking forward to the challenge it presents,” said Manchester United general secretary John Alexander.
Bayern defender Philipp Lahm warned against complacency despite United’s domestic struggles.“We can’t allow Man Utd’s current position in the Premier League table to affect our mindset for this game,” the veteran German international said.
Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea travel to the Parc des Princes to take on big spending PSG although the Portuguese two-time European champion has never lost at the quarterfinal stages.
The matches are to be played on 1st and 8th April.
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