Source: Telegraph
Champions League draw: head-to-heads
AC Milan v Manchester UnitedAC Milan Squeezed into the knockout stages from a tough group, topped by Madrid and also including Marseille, but Milan look a shadow of their former selves. An ageing, ballooning Ronaldinho is no adequate replacement for Kaka, while their defence looks suspect despite the return of Alessandro Nesta. Player to watch: Ronaldinho Related ArticlesChampions League: Beckham returns to Man UtdChampions League draw: as it happenedChampions League drawChelsea: Champions League verdictLiverpool: Champions League verdictMan United: Champions League verdictManchester United Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 14 Champions League away matches, discounting the 2008 and 2009 finals, at neutral venues. Player to watch: Wayne Rooney Inter Milan v Chelsea Inter Milan Fortunate to sneak past Rubin Kazan and Dynamo Kiev behind Barcelona, Mourinho's Inter remain a far cry from his Chelsea side. The Portuguese is unpopular in Italy and Inter's displays hardly warrant his bombast, but only a fool would dismiss the Special One, his playmaker Sneijder or poacher supreme Samuel Eto'o. Player to watch: Samuel Eto'o Chelsea Carlo Ancelotti has won it four times, twice as a player and twice in charge of Milan. And his side, so close in the past, believe they are on course for another crack, particularly if their strikers avoid injury. Player to watch: Didier Drogba Porto v Arsenal Porto Finished a comfortable second to Chelsea in Group D, and their usual mix of Portuguese internationals and Latin American imports make them as durable as ever. Porto, though, are not the side they were under Mourinho, and Arsenal and United - they cannot face Chelsea - would be confident of neutering their threat. Player to watch: Raul Meireles Arsenal As usual, Arsenal had few problems in reaching the knockout stages following the controversial qualifying victory over Celtic. Injuries, particularly the absence of Robin van Persie, continue to threaten the possibility of a second final in four years. Player to watch: Andrei Arshavin Lyon v Real Madrid Lyon Slightly fortuitous to beat Liverpool to second spot behind Fiorentina. Lyon are an enigma - they are not a patch on the Juninho-inspired side of five years ago, but they are resolute and well-drilled. Goalkeeper Lloris, a French international at 22, lends solidity, while Lisandro Lopez and Bafetimbi Gomis pose a legitimate attacking threat. Player to watch: Lisandro Real Madrid The second galactico era has not started as smoothly as Florentino Perez, the Real president, would have hoped, but Pellegrini is an accomplished coach and when Ronaldo, Kaka and Co click, they will pose a genuine threat. Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Bayern Munich v Fiorentina Bayern Munich Only in their 4-1 demolition of Juventus to secure their passage to the last 16 did the German side truly impress. All three English sides will be keen to avoid a team boasting the 'Baylacticos', Ribery and Arjen Robben Player to watch: Franck Ribéry Fiorentina The least-heralded of this year's Italian contingent, but perhaps the most dangerous. Fiorentina have exceeded expectations by knocking Liverpool out beating Rafael Benítez's side twice in the process. Player to watch: Adrian Mutu Stuttgart v Barcelona VFB Stuttgart Christian Gross, the former Tottenham and Basle manager, replaced Markus Babbel despite the latter almost guaranteeing their qualification, but even with his experience Stuttgart are unlikely to go beyond the last 16. A mix of promising youngsters and grizzled veterans, but hardly intimidating opponents for Europe's giants.Player to watch: Thomas Hitzlsperger Barcelona Reigning champions and the best side in the world, a title likely to be confirmed in Abu Dhabi this week. Won a hazardous group without hitting their stride. The impression remains that any team better than Barca will win the tournament.Player to watch: Lionel Messi Olympiacos v Bordeaux Olympiakos The weakest of the last 16, the Greek side are Champions League perennials but do not boast the depth to present a legitimate challenge. As Arsenal would testify, their Karaiskakis Stadium does not represent a pleasant away day, but their away form is so woeful as to render it irrelevant. Player to watch: Antonios Nikopolidis Bordeaux Impressed by topping a tough group with Bayern Munich and Juventus. The French champions beat Bayern twice and, in Gourcuff, Brazilian Wendel, Marouane Chamakh and Fernando Menegazzo boast a slick attacking unit.Player to watch: Marouane Chamakh CSKA Moscow v Sevilla CSKA Moscow Despite the dismissal of Juande Ramos in the middle of their Champions League season, the first Russian side to win a European trophy should not be easily dismissed. Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is seen as a long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford. Player to watch: Alan Dzagoev Sevilla Spain's only legitimate contenders to Barca and Real, Sevilla are perhaps the best dark horse for the Champions League. They boast as good an attacking unit as any. Diego Perotti, Diego Capel, Fabiano and Álvaro Negredo guarantee goals. Player to watch: Luis Fabiano First legs to be played on 16/17 and 23/24 February with the second legs scheduled for 9/10 and 16/17 March.