United face daunting task of knocking out holders Bayern Munich as Chelsea draw PSG in Champions League quarters

• Manchester United host Bayern Munich in first leg at Old Trafford
• Chelsea travel to Paris Saint-Germain for the quarter-final first leg
• Luis Figo made draw in Nyon, Switzerland

 

Manchester United face the daunting challenge of knocking out Champions League holders Bayern Munich after being drawn against the German giants in the quarter-finals.
The only other remaining Premier League team, Chelsea, face French champions Paris Saint-Germain after the balls were drawn by Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Luis Figo in Nyon, Switzerland.
Elsewhere, in an all-Spanish tie, Barcelona take on surprise package Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will play Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund to complete the draw.

All smiles: Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Luis Figo (right) made the draw with general secretary Gianni Infantino

Up close and personal: Manchester United were drawn against old enemy Bayern Munich

Something funny, Luis? Figo was in a jovial mood for the draw

Holy grail: The Champions League trophy in Nyon, Switzerland ahead of the draw

In the mix: Wayne Rooney and Manchester United are outsiders for the competition after scraping through

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW 2014

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich
The first-leg games will be played on April 1 and 2, with the second-leg clashes scheduled for April 8 and 9.

David Moyes' United side turned around a two-goal deficit against Olympiacos at Old Trafford to progress, but have a far tougher task if they are to reach the semi-finals.
Moyes, who has come under increasing pressure after a 3-0 thumping by Liverpool last weekend, will pit his wits against former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena in the second leg.
Bayern, who knocked United out of the competition the last time the two sides met in 2010 through a sensational volley from Arjen Robben, progressed top of a group containing Manchester City, CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen.

Confident? Manchester United coach Phil Neville tweeted his excitement at the draw

Happy? Samuel Eto'o and Chelsea eased past Galatasaray in the round of 16 after a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge

Big boys: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and Gareth Bale are looking to deliver another trophy

LATEST CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ODDS

To win the Champions League
Bayern Munich 7/4
Real Madrid 16/5
Barcelona 7/2
Chelsea 11/1
PSG 11/1
Atletico Madrid 16/1
Manchester United 28/1
Borussia Dortmund 28/1

They then went on to ease past Arsenal over two legs in the round of 16.
The Germans have a sensational record in Europe in recent years. Beaten finallists in 2012 by Chelsea, they went on to win the competition last season by beating Dortmund in the Wembley final.
Former manager Jupp Heynckes led his side to a treble and thumped Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate in last season's semi-final.
Ominously for Moyes and United, Bayern dominated Italian giants Juventus at the same stage last season, winning 4-0 on aggregate.
But United fans will fondly remember one of the most glorious nights in their rich history came when they beat Bayern Munich in Barcelona in 1999 to snatch Sir Alex Ferguson's first Champions League crown.
But the Treble-winning United 15 years ago look a far-cry from Moyes' team now, who sit seventh in the Barclays Premier League.
United centre back Rio Ferdinand was excited to be playing against Bayern Munich once again.
He wrote: 'Great draw in the CL vs Bayern....can't wait! 2 great clubs steeped in great history going at it again!'

Defending champions: Bayern Munich looked at their fearsome best at times against Arsenal

Fancy Zlat: Paris Saint-Germain eased past Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 game

Don't forget us: Lionel Messi and Barcelona held off Manchester City to progress

Contented? David Moyes and Jose Mourinho (right) have a tricky task ahead of them in the competition

UNITED v BAYERN RECENT RUN-IN

April 7, 2010
Manchester United 3-2 Bayern Munich (Bayern progress on away goals)
March 30, 2010
Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester United
July 30, 2009
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United (Audi Cup)
March 13, 2002
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
November 20, 2001
Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich
April 18, 2001
Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester United (Bayern progress to semi-finals)
April 3, 2001
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich
May 26, 1999
Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich (United win the Champions League at the Nou Camp)
December 9, 1998
Manchester United 1-1 Bayern Munich
September 30, 1999
Bayern Munich 2-2 Manchester United

Meanwhile, Chelsea travel to Paris for their first-leg clash with PSG. A one-on-one showdown already earmarked as a must-see is the duel between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Blues defender John Terry.
Chelsea have faced the French side twice in the competition before, both games coming in the same season 10 years ago.
In 2004, Chelsea travelled to Paris and won 3-0 in the group-stage game and drew 0-0 in the corresponding game at Stamford Bridge.
The tie will also see Jose Mourinho come up against his former striker Ibrahimovic, who he managed while at Inter Milan.
Ibrahimovic has spoken of his admiration for Mourinho, saying in his autobiography that he 'was basically willing to die for' the Portuguese.
The Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain tie is the battle of two of the wealthiest clubs in Europe, and the Qatar-based PSG owners will reportedly pay their players a whopping £820,000 bonus if they overcome the London club and win the Champions League.
'It's a massive game,' Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said. 'We have a good balance between young and experienced players and, in our eye, the top coach in the world.
'We have a top quality side but we know we'll be playing a Paris Saint-Germain side that has some big individual players.'
Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp believes United will struggle to overcome Bayern to reach the next stage.
'It is the toughest draw you could wish to have,' Redknapp said of the holders on Sky Sports News.

Dark horse: Atletico Madrid have dazzled in the competition, with eye-catching displays from Diego Costa

Just about: Borussia Dortmund survived a scare against Zenit St Petersburg

CHELSEA v PSG RECENT RUN-IN

November 24, 2004
Chelsea 0-0 PSG
September 14, 2004
PSG 0-3 Chelsea

'Anybody's beatable but at the moment are Man United capable of doing that? I don't think so.
'Arsenal have proved that teams can go there (to the Allianz Arena) and get results but this year, they just look a better side.
'Listen, they've got nothing to lose. They are going to go there and all the pressure is on Bayern Munich now.'
The first batch of fixtures take place on April 1 and 2 with the second-leg matches coming the following week (April 8 and 9).

Tough break: Bayern Munich's and Manchester United's record in the Champions League this season

Facing off: And here's PSG's and Chelsea's Champions League stats this season

BARCELONA

MEET THE BOSS: Gerardo 'Tata' Martino
To many the former Paraguay boss was a surprise appointment at the Nou Camp in the summer but he still loves his teams to attack and press high up the pitch and doesn't mind a bit of 'tiki-taka' either.
STAR MAN: Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo may have stolen his thunder but the diminutive Argentine is getting back to his best after niggling injuries.
UNSUNG HERO: Sergio Busquets
While Xavi gets the passing plaudits, Busquets keeps the ball and wins it back as well as anybody.
STORY OF THE SEASON
Rocky by their own exacting standard with Martino trying to put his own stamp on things. But they remain well and truly in the hunt for honours both domestically and in Europe.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
European Cup/Champions League. Winners (4): 1992, 2006, 2009, 2011. Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (4): 1979, 1982, 1989, 1997. Fairs Cup. Winners (3): 1958, 1960, 1966.
DANGER RATING: 4/5.
STATS AMAZING: 818 - Xavi has completed the most passes in this season's competition with a 92 per cent completion rate. 

ATLETICO MADRID

MEET THE BOSS: Diego Simeone
He's come a long way since getting David Beckham sent off, taking his side out of the shadow of Real Madrid by winning the Europa League, the European Super Cup, the Copa del Rey and contenders for La Liga.
STAR MAN: Diego Costa
Rapidly becoming the most coveted striker in Europe after Falcao's departure.
UNSUNG HERO: Diego Godin
Helped get Villarreal to the Champions League before becoming a mainstay in Atletico's defence. England will need to get past the Uruguayan this summer.
STORY OF THE SEASON
One of remarkable success in which Atletico can still break the La Liga title stranglehold held by Real Madrid and Barcelona and could even win the Champions League for the first time
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
Europa League: Winners (2) 2010, 2012. Cup Winners' Cup: Winners (1) 1962.
DANGER RATING: 3/5
STATS AMAZING: 21 - midfielder Gabi is joint top of the charts when it comes to fouls committed by any player still left in the competition. 

REAL MADRID

MEET THE BOSS: Carlo Ancelotti. Won it as a player and coach, Champions League pedigree through and through and the manager Real president Florentino Perez chased after for years.
STAR MAN: Cristiano Ronaldo.
The greatest player on the planet just keeps on getting better and better. In the Champions League categories that count, he tops the charts this season.
UNSUNG HERO: Luka Modric.
OK, so we all know him but the former Spurs star makes Real tick from the centre of the park. Earned the right to be mentioned in the same breath as the star names.
STORY OF THE SEASON
It's starting to look like Real have timed their run to perfection after hitting the top of La Liga just at the right time while this season is surely their best chance of winning their 10th European Cup for many a year – an all-consuming task for fans, players and press alike.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
European Cup/Champions League. Winners (9): 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002. UEFA Cup. Winners (2): 1985, 1986.
DANGER RATING: 4/5.
STATS AMAZING:  3.63. Real Madrid  have easily the best goals to games ratio in this season's Champions League with 29 from eight games.  

BORUSSIA DORTMUND

MEET THE BOSS: Jurgen Klopp.
Touted by many as the man who should have got the Manchester United job instead of David Moyes, Klopp may have been overshadowed by Guardiola this season but last season's beaten finalist are in the hat once more and remain Bayern's nearest challengers.
STAR MAN: Robert Lewandowski.
The Poland striker has carried his team in a disappointing campaign and will be sorely missed in the quarter-final first leg after picking up a yellow card against Zenit. He will be even more sorely missed when he moves to Bayern this summer.
UNSUNG HERO: Kevin Grosskreutz.
A lifelong Dortmund supporter, Grosskreutz ability to fill a variety of roles in midfield and defence has been a vital asset in a difficult season.
STORY OF THE SEASON
Injuries to key players means Dortmund have failed to hit the heights of the previous campaign while the departure of Mario Gotze to Bayern has not helped either. But they are starting to find some form and could yet spring a surprise on Europe.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE: Champions League. Winners (1): 1997. Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (1): 1966.
DANGER RATING 2/5.
STATS AMAZING: 96507m - Nuri Sahin has covered more ground than any other player in the Champions League this season. 

MANCHESTER UNITED

MEET THE BOSS: David Moyes.
Replacing Sir Alex Ferguson was always going to be tough, but this tough? The jury is well and truly out on Moyes but Europe could be his salvation. Was Robin van Persie's hat-trick against Olympiacos his Mark Robins moment?
STAR MAN: Wayne Rooney.
Goodness only knows where Manchester United would be if they had not had Rooney to rely on this season. With Van Persie blowing more cold than hot, Rooney is a shining light in a squad that needs a major overhaul.
UNSUNG HERO: David de Gea
There is still the odd gaffe but his double save against Olympiacos showed just what a good keeper De Gea is on his day.
STORY OF THE SEASON
Disastrous domestically but in Europe there remains hope, albeit slim, of redemption in the Champions League. It remains to be seen whether Moyes will be trusted to revamp the playing staff in the summer and further progress in Europe is a must.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
European Cup/Champions League. Winners (3): 1968, 1999, 2008. Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (1): 1991.
DANGER RATING: 2/5.
STATS AMAZING: Seven - Wayne Rooney is topping the assist  charts in the Champions League this season.

BAYERN MUNICH

MEET THE BOSS: Pep Guardiola
The former Barcelona coach has taken to the Bundesliga like a duck to water marrying Latin flair with Teutonic tenacity to enhance their reputation as the best side in Europe.
STAR MAN: Arjen Robben
A new lease of life at Bayern after being cast aside by Real Madrid. Still likes to take a tumble but the trickery, goal threat and delivery are unblemished. Man of the match in last season's final.
UNSUNG HERO: Manuel Neuer
They don't need him that often but when called upon Bayern have the best keeper in Europe between the sticks.
STORY OF THE SEASON
One of complete domination in the Bundesliga in which they hold a 23 point advantage over Borussia Dortmund. The defeat to Manchester City is their only loss in the Champions League so far.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
European Cup/Champions League. Winners (5): 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013. UEFA Cup/Europa League. Winners (1): 1996. Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (1): 1967.
DANGER RATING: 5/5.
STATS AMAZING 73 per cent - In their 2-0 win over Arsenal at The Emirates, Bayern registered the best possession stats of the competition so far.

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

MEET THE BOSS: Laurent Blanc.
Stepping into the breach after Carlo Ancelotti, Blanc is well on course to steering oil-rich PSG to the defence of their league crown. He has matched his predecessor's performance in Europe and are many a pundits outside bet to progress much further.
STAR MAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Never short on confidence, Ibrahimovic has the talent to win matches on his own. No defence will fancy coming up against him.
UNSUNG HERO: Blaise Matuidi.
They know a thing about water carriers in France and Matuidi is following in the footsteps of the likes of Deschamps and Makelele.
STORY OF THE SEASON
PSG are certain to retain their league crown and no one will fancy pulling them out of the hat in Europe. They made it out of a hard fought group as winners before dismantling Bayer Leverkusen 6-1 on aggregate.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (1): 1996.
DANGER RATING 3/5.
STATS AMAZING: Five - Watch them in the air, PSG have scored more headers than any other in this season's Champions League. 

CHELSEA

MEET THE BOSS: Jose Mourinho.
'The Special One' has unfinished business at Stamford Bridge having not lifted the Champions League with his beloved Chelsea – not that he'll admit they have a chance.
STAR MAN: Eden Hazard.
Under Mourinho Chelsea fans are starting to see the best of the Belgium international. Mourinho rates him as the best young player in Europe and it is hard to argue.
UNSUNG HERO: Gary Cahill.
John Terry is revitalised under Mourinho but Cahill's performances at the back have been just as important to Chelsea this season.
STORY OF THE SEASON.
The little horse is picking up speed but still prone to the occasional loss of footing. They may not be the finished article but they are still contenders for the double.
EUROPEAN PEDIGREE: European Cup/Champions League. Winners (1): 2012. UEFA Cup/Europa League. Winners (1): 2013. Cup Winners' Cup. Winners (2): 1971, 1998.
DANGER RATING: 3/5.
STATS AMAZING: 4 - Oscar has assisted twice as many goals in the Champions League this season as he has in the Premier League.