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Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals last night, and for the first time in the tournament's history, all eight group winners have made it into the quarter-finals. From Spain, three teams are into the last eight in the form of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, while Germany and England are supplying two quarter-finalists each as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Manchester United progressed through. Paris Saint-Germain is the only team representing France.The draw will take place this Friday at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.In this slideshow, we weigh the options for each of the quater-finalists for their possible opponents in the next round. Since all the eight group winners have made it into the quarter-finals, there is no conflict of the rule which states that two sides from the same group cannot face each other.
#1 Bayern Munich
Reigning champions Bayern Munich is the team every club would like to avoid, and they can face any of the three clubs from Spain or the two from England.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they had progressed through the round quite narrowly.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are one of the very few clubs who could defeat Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich, and the Spanish manager would be hoping they face neither of the two Spanish giants.
#2 Borussia Dortmund
Injury plagued Borussia Dortmund may not be in the best of their form, but they are still a strong side to reckon with. Real Madrid, of all clubs, may want to avoid them given their poor record against German sides.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid's inexperience in the Champions league could be a major point if the two face each other. Dortmund have already knocked out the better Madrid side, Real Madrid once.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Clearly Real Madrid and Barcelona are the favourites to win the Champions League after Bayern Munich, and manager Jürgen Klopp will be hoping to avoid either of the two Spanish giants.
#3 FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona will be looking to give their best in the UEFA Champions League after having almost lost the domestic league to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid who are the favourites to win La LIga. They will not be facing either of the two, which leaves Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they had progressed through the round quite narrowly.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Another club Barcelona would like to avoid is Real Madrid who pose one of the greatest threats to the Catalan side. However, an El Clasico of a quarter final is very tempting in its own way.
#4 Real Madrid
9-times Champions League winners are one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, and manager Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to make the most out of this season's campaign given the side's brilliant form since the start of the year.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid's inexperience in the Champions league could be a major point if the two face each other.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
German teams have always been a tough nut to crack for Real Madrid inspite of their comfortable 9-1 victory over two legs against Schalke. Another club Real Madrid would like to avoid is Barcelona who pose one of the greatest threats to the Los Blancos. However, an El Clasico of a quarter final is very tempting in its own way.
#5 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are probably having one of their best seasons this year with pundits even considering them to be the second favorites for the Spanish domestic league title ahead of Barcelona. Their opponents could be any one from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they had progressed through the round quite narrowly.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Paris Saint-Germain's squad is far more superior to the Spanish side, and that could be a big reason why Diego Simeone's men will be looking to avoid them. Chelsea, too, have a better squad and manager. Not much of a win for them in any scenario.
#6 Manchester United
After qualifying with a brilliant 3-0 comeback at Old Trafford from a 2-0 away defeat at the hands of Greek side Olympiacos, Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster.
Best case Scenario: Facing Borussia Dortmund or Atletico Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they progressed through the round quite narrowly. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid's inexperience in the Champions league could be a major point if the two face each other. A tough campaign lies ahead for David Moyes.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Clearly Real Madrid and Barcelona are the favourites to win the Champions League after Bayern Munich, and Moyes will be hoping to avoid either of the two Spanish giants.
#7 Chelsea
Under boss Jose Mourinho, Chelsea pose a major threat to most of the big clubs, especially Bayern Munich who were once beaten by them in the finals two seasons back. They could face any of the clubs other than Manchester United.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they had progressed through the round quite narrowly.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Clearly Real Madrid and Barcelona are the favourites to win the Champions League after Bayern Munich, and Mourinho will be hoping to avoid either of the two Spanish giants.
#8 Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain are the sole representative of France, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be looking to make the most out of this campaign as he has yet to win his Champions League trophy inspite of winning almost most the major trophies available in club football. Being the only club from a different league, they could face any of the seven clubs.
Best case Scenario: Facing Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are probably the side every club will be hoping to face as their season under new manager David Moyes has been nothing short of a disaster. On the other hand, Dortmund's season has already been marred with many injuries, and they progressed through the round quite narrowly.
Worst Case Scenario: Facing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The obvious choice to avoid would be Bayern Munich who are in full-form this season. Clearly Real Madrid and Barcelona are the favourites to win the Champions League after Bayern Munich, and Laurent Blanc will be hoping to avoid either of the two Spanish giants.
