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Champions League draw in full as Arsenal and Man City learn quarter-final opponents
The Champions League quarter-final draw has been conducted with both Arsenal and Manchester City handed glamorous ties.
A thrilling Champions League quarter-final draw sees Arsenal - in this round of the competition for the first time since 2009-10 - take on Harry Kane's Bayern Munich. The ex-Tottenham striker will return to London to face the Gunners with the England captain looking to win the first major trophy of his career, and Arsenal chasing their first ever European Cup triumph.
Arsenal have lost their last three games against Bayern all 5-1, and they'll be desperate for revenge against the Germans. But the Bundesliga champions will not have any fans at the Emirates due to a UEFA ban.
Holders Manchester City are reunited with 14-time winners Real Madrid in a heavyweight contest. City thrashed the Spanish giants 5-1 on aggregate in last year's semi-finals courtesy of a 4-0 victory at the Etihad, and they'll be away from home first in this tie too.
Their 4-0 rout of Los Blancos was one of the greatest Champions League performances of all time but their opponents will be hopeful of revenge. They have Jude Bellingham - one of the most in-form players in world football - in their side now.
Elsewhere, Barcelona - who are waving goodbye to manager Xavi at the end of the season - take on PSG, who are doing likewise with star man Kylian Mbappe. The other tie sees Borussia Dortmund travel to Atletico Madrid hoping to do what Inter Milan couldn't.
Recap the Champions League quarter-final draw with Express Sport below...
KEY EVENTS
What a draw!
That's all for this blog. What a Champions League quarter-final round we have to look forward to.
Let us know who you think will make it to the semi-finals, and the final, in the comments below.
We'll also be finding out the draw for the Europa League quarter-finals at 12. Express Sport is covering the draw live.
Bayern fans BANNED from Arsenal match
If you didn't know, Bayern Munich fans are actually banned from attending the match against Arsenal at the Emirates next month.
The first leg will take place in London but there will be no away end of German supporters.
That's because UEFA have punished the Bavarians for their supporters throwing fireworks onto the pitch during their 3-1 win at Lazio earlier this month.
Quarter-final fixture dates
Wow. What a draw that is.
Whoever gets to the final from the half that Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City are in will fancy their chances of winning it.
But before we look ahead to the semis and the final, that quarter-final line-up is absolutely blockbuster.
The first legs will take place April 9 and April 10.
The second legs will be held a week later on April 16 and April 17.
Who the 'home' team will be in the final
So it is semi-final one who will be the home team in the final at Wembley.
That means Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, PSG or Barcelona will be at 'home'.
They will face one of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Man City in the final.
Champions League semi-final path
And this is how the semis will look.
Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund vs PSG or Barcelona
Arsenal or Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid or Man City
Champions League quarter-final draw in full
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid vs Man City
PSG vs Barcelona
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Next up...
Real Madrid - the most successful team in the history of this competition with 14 titles.
And they'll face Manchester City, the current holders of the trophy.
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
And now the second tie.
Atletico Madrid are at home first.
The three-time runners-up will play... Borussia Dortmund.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Here we go!
The first team out are Arsenal.
They'll play... Bayern Munich. It's a reunion with ex-Tottenham striker Harry Kane for the Gunners.
Nearly underway
John Obi Mikel says he hopes an English team make the Champions League final - mentioning Arsenal despite his Chelsea connections. That'll go down well.
Marchetti gives us a quick reminder of the draw rules, and in just a minute, we'll begin...
Mr Marchetti is here
After a montage to remind us who the eight teams in this draw are... here he is, Mr Marchetti himself!
He gives us a lengthy talk to camera before introducing a special guest to the stage - ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
About to begin
We're about to get underway in Nyon, Switzerland.
Everybody ready to find out how UEFA drag this out for 15 minutes before it starts? Us too...
Bring on the man, the myth, the legend - Giorgio Marchetti!
Last proper Champions League draw ever
Did you know? This is actually the last proper Champions League draw ever.
It will change to a tennis-style procedure next year and the new league table format of the Champions League means it would take three to four hours to conduct a draw as they do now.
Instead, computers will conduct the draw next season and it will not be televised.
Who will win the Champions League?
The two English teams are the most likely to win this year's Champions League, according to the bookies.
Betfair price the quarter-finalists at...
Man City - 6/4
Arsenal - 4/1
Real Madrid - 9/2
Bayern Munich - 6/1
PSG - 11/1
Barcelona - 14/1
Atletico Madrid - 19/1
Dortmund - 25/1
How the draw works
We're at the simple stage of the draw procedure now which means it is completely open - there is no seeding.
There are also no country restrictions meaning all-English, all-Spanish and all-German ties are possible.
The first team drawn will play its first match at home against the second team drawn.
The full bracket will be determined today, meaning we'll know a bit more clearly who could face each other in the semi-finals and the final.
How the round of 16 went
Here's how the second legs of the Champions League round of 16 panned out...
Bayern Munich 3-0 Lazio (3-1 on agg)
Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG (1-4 on agg)
Real Madrid 1-1 RB Leipzig (2-1 on agg)
Man City 3-1 Copenhagen (6-2 on agg)
Arsenal 1-0 Porto (1-1 on agg, 4-2 on pens)
Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (4-2 on agg)
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 PSV (3-1 on agg)
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan (2-2 on agg, 3-2 on pens)
Who's in the draw?
Who are the eight teams in today’s draw, you ask?
Just the 27 combined European Cups then…
Good morning!
Good morning! It's Friday, and it's draw day.
The Champions League quarter-final draw begins at 11am.
We'll have the standard 10 to 15 minutes of UEFA build-up before the balls are pulled out of the pot.