UEFA Champions league final 16 teams

sixteen teams from 32 teams in group stage are through to knock-out stages of champions league. Top football clubs from europe play each other for the glory. From the last 16 until the semi-finals, clubs play two matches against each other on a home and away basis with the same rules as the qualifying and play-off rounds applied. In the last 16, group winners play runners-up other than teams from their own pool or nation, while from the quarter-finals on the draw is free. As usual knock-out stage of champions league brought some interesting meetings. One of the great midfielder of all time in Manchester united, No7 player, David beckam is set to play against Manchester united. Face off between Sir alex and david on 16th February in AC milan and 10th march in theater of dreams oldtrafford is something every football lovers like to watch. Manchester united will be looking to showcase their 2008 form, where as AC milan looking to reflect their semi final performance of 2007 champions league. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated that he will ensure an unhappy homecoming for their former star David Beckham. Jose maurino’s ac Milan is drawn against chelsea. Jose’s return to bridge as opponent team coach will definitely create big reactions among fans and player of east London club. This means among four top clubs in the Europe respectively Manchester united, Chelsea, Ac milan, and Inter Milan only two teams can advance to quater final stage.

Another famous english club Arsenal FC is drawn againt Portuguese star club FC porto. It should be a easy walk through for arsenal considering their present form in EPL and other games. Ces Fabregas is expected to be available with full fitness soon. and young lads of Arsene wengner’s squad have big chance. On the other hand la liga top club Barcelona is drawn against VfB Stuttgart, Real madrid is drawn against Olympique Lyonnais.

Final 16 draw results are as follows,

Olympique Lyonnais    Vs    Real Madrid FC
AC Milan    Vs   Manchester United FC
FC Porto    Vs   Arsenal FC
FC Bayern Munch en    Vs    ACF Fiorentina
VfB Stuttgart    Vs    FC Barcelona
Olympiacos FC    Vs    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Internazionale Milano    Vs  Chelsea FC
PFC CSKA Moskva    Vs   Sevilla FC

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