Arsenal next for holders Milan

The Champions League draw for the first knockout round threw up some mouth-watering ties, with holders and World Club Cup winners AC Milan paired with Arsenal.

The Champions League draw for the first knockout round threw up some mouth-watering ties, with holders and World Club Cup winners AC Milan paired with Arsenal.

Last year’s beaten finalists Liverpool have to face Internazionale who have been unstoppable in Serie A this year while nine-times winners Real Madrid travel to the Italian capital to take on Roma.

Scottish champions Celtic were drawn against Spanish giants Barcelona who have yet to lose a game in this season’s competition.

Manchester United are also yet to lose in Europe this campaign and they were handed a tough test in France against Lyon.

Chelsea travel to Olympiacos while Schalke face Porto and Fenerbahce welcome Sevilla.

The first leg takes place on February 19 and 20 with the return fixtures on March 4 and 5.

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