Champions League Draw: Bayern v Inter, Schalke v Valencia

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Bayern Munich Face A Repeat Of Last Seasons Final Against Inter.

Bayern Munich v Inter

Last seasons finalists, Bayern Munich and Inter, will meet once more in this seasons edition of the Champions League, but this time in the round of sixteen. Inter have looked a much weaker side since Jose Mourinhos departure in the summer, and Bayern Munich should be able to take full advantage of that. A passage into the quarter-finals looks quite clear, and Louis van Gaals men will be delighted that another run to the final is still possible.

Schalke v Valencia

Schalke couldnt have drawn an easier opponent in my opinion. Valencia are a good side, but Schalke will be too much for them. If Magaths men can dominate the midfield and shut out Ever Banega, then theyll have the run of the match in both legs. Juan Mata and Pablo Hernandez are key down the flanks for Valencia, but Schalke have been disciplined in defense lately and they should be able to hold them. Raul Gonzalez will return to Spain and face a familiar foe, and I expect him to really turn up in this leg. Its great to see that both of the Bundesligas Champions League representatives have a clear shot at the quarter-finals.

Elsewhere, Arsenal drew Barcelona, Chelsea drew Copenhagen, Manchester United drew Marseille, Tottenham drew AC Milan, Roma drew Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid drew Olympique Lyon. It should be a fantastic round.



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