The path to the Champions League final in Paris on May 28 is now clear following the draw for the last eight and semifinals of the competition. The prospect of a heavyweight clash at the Stade de France remains alive, with favourites Liverpool and Manchester City, and Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, kept apart en route to the final.
– Full UCL draw: Chelsea get Real Madrid
Despite three English teams and three Spanish clubs reaching the last eight, no Premier League or La Liga clash came out of the pots for next month’s quarterfinals. Holders Chelsea will face Real Madrid for the second successive season, while City must overcome Manchester United‘s round of 16 conquerors Atletico Madrid to maintain their hopes of a first Champions League title. Six-time winners Liverpool face Benfica, while Bayern have been paired with Villarreal following the Spanish club’s surprise 4-1 aggregate win…
