UCL draw: Chelsea to face Real Madrid in the 1/4 finals sweet

The current European champions Chelsea will clash with Real Madrid in the most entertaining tie of the Champions League 1/4 final, the UCL draw decided on Friday afternoon.

After trashing the PSG dream team in the previous stage, the Royals will have to trump the holders themselves to reach the semifinals.

Another exciting skirmish will see Manchester City meet with Atletico Madrid after the latter eliminated City's neighbours Manchester United in the Round of 16.

At first sight, it seems that Liverpool and Bayern Munich got away with a bit more luck as they will collide with Benfica and Villareal, respectively.

The first legs are scheduled for April 5 and 6, and the return legs a week later.

The winner of Chelsea - Real Madrid will play against the defeater of that Man City - Atletico two-leg tie. Liverpool vs Bayern Munich looks like a potential semifinal match-up on the other end, but the fact Villareal and Benfica have reached this far tells a story of its own and proves they should not be written off, too soon.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - 1/4 FINALS

First leg

05.04. Tue 23:00: (2.30) Chelsea (3.35) Real Madrid (3.10)

05.04. Tue 23:00: (1.40) Man.City (4.50) Atl.Madrid (8.50)

06.04. Wed 23:00: (5.60) Villareal (4.00) Bayern (1.60)

06.04. Wed 23:00: (7.50) Benfica (4.40) Liverpool (1.45)