Breaking: Champions League draw: Barcelona versus Bayern Munich, Real Madrid against Juventus

Barcelona have been paired with Bayern Munich during Friday's Champions League semi-final draw in Nyon, while Real Madrid will have to deal with Juventus in the final four. Luis Enrique's side cruised past Paris Saint-Germain the quarter-finals to book their ticket for the final four, while the Bundesliga outfit pulled off a fine comeback to see off Porto. The semi-final encounter sees Bayern coach Pep Guardiola to the club where he enjoyed so much success between 2008 and 2012.

Both sides last met in the Champions League in 2012-13, when Bayern recorded a 7-0 win on aggregate in the semi-finals on their way to European glory. Meanwhile, Barca proved to be the stronger side of the two in 2008-09, recording a 5-1 win on aggregate in the quarter-finals.

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Breaking: Champions League draw: Barcelona versus Bayern Munich, Real Madrid against Juventus

Barcelona have been paired with Bayern Munich during Friday's Champions League semi-final draw in Nyon, while Real Madrid will have to deal with Juventus in the final four. Luis Enrique's side cruised past Paris Saint-Germain the quarter-finals to book their ticket for the final four, while the Bundesliga outfit pulled off a fine comeback to see off Porto. The semi-final encounter sees Bayern coach Pep Guardiola to the club where he enjoyed so much success between 2008 and 2012.

Both sides last met in the Champions League in 2012-13, when Bayern recorded a 7-0 win on aggregate in the semi-finals on their way to European glory. Meanwhile, Barca proved to be the stronger side of the two in 2008-09, recording a 5-1 win on aggregate in the quarter-finals.

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UEFA Champions League Review: Barcelona send City out, Juventus win at Dortmund

Lionel Messi was in sensational form, as Barcelona beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Nou Camp, to qualify for the quarter-final of the Champions League. The Premier League champions travelled to Spain, seeking to overturn a 2-1 deficit, but were blown away by Messi and co. The Argentine teased and taunted City and was provided the assist, which Ivan Rakitic lifted over Joe Hart for the only goal of the match.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men would have lost by a heavier margin, if not for fine goalkeeping from Hart and wasteful finishing by Neymar and Luis Suarez. In the other game of the night, another Argentine – Carlos Tevez – was the man of the match, as he scored twice and set up Morata’s goal, to ensure Juventus won 3-0 at Borussia Dortmund. The Serie A side qualified 5-1 on aggregate.

The draws for the final eight, will be held this Friday by 12pm (Nigerian time).

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UEFA Champions League Review: Barcelona send City out, Juventus win at Dortmund

Lionel Messi was in sensational form, as Barcelona beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Nou Camp, to qualify for the quarter-final of the Champions League. The Premier League champions travelled to Spain, seeking to overturn a 2-1 deficit, but were blown away by Messi and co. The Argentine teased and taunted City and was provided the assist, which Ivan Rakitic lifted over Joe Hart for the only goal of the match.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men would have lost by a heavier margin, if not for fine goalkeeping from Hart and wasteful finishing by Neymar and Luis Suarez. In the other game of the night, another Argentine – Carlos Tevez – was the man of the match, as he scored twice and set up Morata’s goal, to ensure Juventus won 3-0 at Borussia Dortmund. The Serie A side qualified 5-1 on aggregate.

The draws for the final eight, will be held this Friday by 12pm (Nigerian time).

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