Defending champions Chelsea will play Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, while Manchester City have been drawn against Atletico Madrid.
Villarreal will slug it out with Bayern Munich, while Liverpool, who beat Italian champions Inter Milan to progress from the last 16, will face Portuguese side Benfica.
The other quarter-final tie sees Spanish side Villareal, last season’s Europa League winners, take on Bayern Munich after shocking Juventus in the last 16.
Chelsea defeated Real Madrid in last season’s semi-final, beating the 13-time winners of the competition 3-1 on aggregate.
Speaking on the Friday draw, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, said: “It’s a tough one.
“The challenge couldn’t be much higher, playing the second leg in the Bernabeu with spectators.
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“It’s a big challenge and a big excitement around this match and this fixture. We know what’s coming and it will be an exciting match and a tough challenge.”
The first leg of the quarter-final ties will be played on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6, with the second legs taking place on April 12 and April 13, 2022.
The semi-finals will then be played on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 with the second legs on May 3 and 4, 2022.
See the full draw below:
UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw
Chelsea vs Real Madrid
Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid
Villarreal vs Bayern Munich
Benfica vs Liverpool
UEFA Champions League semi-final draw
Manchester City or Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea or Real Madrid
Benfica or Liverpool vs Villarreal or Bayern Munich
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