Tough European draws for United and Liverpool

European champions Manchester United and rivals Liverpool were handed mouth-watering ties against Inter Milan and Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 today.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2008 - 11:21

European champions Manchester United and rivals Liverpool were handed mouth-watering ties against Inter Milan and Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 today.

The draw pits United against Jose Mourinho’s Italian giants Inter while Liverpool will take on nine-times winners Real, a club repeatedly linked with Reds boss Rafael Benitez.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

LOSC Lille v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg Manchester City closing in on €100m Bouaddi to soften blow of Rodri’s expected exit
Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund - Emirates Cup - Emirates Stadium Arsenal step up push for defensive cover with Timber and Saliba sidelined
Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony Gianni Infantino accused of ‘deception’ as talks begin over new competitions
CourtsSoccerChampions LeaguePlace: Old TraffordPlace: Stamford BridgePerson: Jose MourinhoPerson: Rafael BenitezPerson: Claudio RanieriPerson: MourinhoPerson: Alex FergusonPerson: Cristiano RonaldoPerson: RanieriPerson: Phil TownsendPerson: David BarnardPerson: BarnardPerson: ClaudioEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: UnitedOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: Inter MilanOrganisation: Real MadridOrganisation: InterOrganisation: RealOrganisation: RedsOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: JuventusOrganisation: ArsenalOrganisation: RomaOrganisation: PortoOrganisation: Atletico MadridOrganisation: BluesOrganisation: Sky Sports NewsOrganisation: BarcelonaOrganisation: VillarrealOrganisation: PanathinaikosOrganisation: Sporting LisbonOrganisation: Bayern Munich
<p>Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk at the final whistle after the pre-season friendly match at Anfield. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.</p>

Virgil van Dijk: I liked working under Slot, I'm sure I will like working under Iraola

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited