United up against Inter, Real Madrid face Liverpool

Inter Milan LogoNyon, Switzerland - Defending champions Manchester United will face Inter Milan in one of three English-Italian duels in the European Champions League round of
16 drawn Friday by the ruling body UEFA.

Last year's beaten finalists Chelsea take Juventus, now managed by former Blues boss Claudio Ranieri, and Arsenal play Roma in the other duel between the Serie A and Premier League in the first knockout stage.

The fourth English club, Liverpool, were also given a difficult opponent in record winners Real Madrid at the draw made at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

German champions Bayern Munich will be happy after being drawn against Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon, as will Villarreal, who play Greek club Panathinaikos. Catalan giants Barcelona won't fear Olympique Lyon and Atletico Madrid meet Porto in an Iberian duel.

The first-leg ties will take place on February 24 and 25, with the return legs on March 10 and 11. (dpa)

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