2011/12 UEFA Champions League: Quarterfinal draw out

The draw for the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals was held today in Nyon, Switzerland. And all the remaining clubs in the competition aim to reach the final to be played on May 19, 2012 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. In the draw were eight clubs from seven nations from across the continent for Europe's premier club competition.

The first leg would be played on March 27/28, while the return leg would be played on April 3/4. The highlight will be the AC Milan vs FC Barcelona matches, who face each other again after having played against each other in the group stage. Barca's Spanish rivals Real Madrid have the easiest tie on paper as they first travel to Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia. Meanwhile FC Bayern Munich face Olympique Marseille and FC Chelsea take on Benfica Lisboa in ties which the two first named sides would be the favourites.

The semifinals will be played on April 17/18 and 24/25 with the winner of APOEL Nicosia/Real Madrid taking on Olympique Marseille/FC Bayern Munich and the second semifinal would be between FC Chelsea/Benfica Lisboa and AC Milan/FC Barcelona.


The Fixtures

The Quarterfinal Fixtures
APOEL Nicosia - Real Madrid CF
Olympique de Marseille - FC Bayern Munich
FC Chelsea - SL Benfica Lisboa
AC Milan - FC Barcelona

Potential Semifinals
APOEL Nicosia/Real Madrid - Olympique Marseille/FC Bayern Munich
FC Chelsea/Benfica Lisboa - AC Milan/FC Barcelona