Champions League - What the clubs thought

A brief look at how the remaining eight clubs in this season's Champions League reacted to the quarter-final draw.


Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman: "I think we'd have preferred European competition. Liverpool are a great team and are fantastic in this competition and, with three games against them in a week, I'm sure the tactics in each tie will be under close scrutiny. It should make for compelling viewing and, after the way we played against AC Milan, we must have a lot of belief that we can go all the way."

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry (pictured): "We'd hoped to avoid an English team but an all-English tie was bound to happen and it's happened to us. At least we've avoided a trip to Turkey. We're also playing Arsenal in the league in between the quarter-final legs so that will be interesting. I don't think there will be any surprises for either side in those games. Of course, we've noticed we might also face another English side (Chelsea) in the last four as well."


Roma v Manchester United

Roma goalkeeper Alexander Doni: "We want revenge. The trip to Old Trafford last season was a nightmare. But this year we are different, we have more experience, we are much improved. In the past month we have won a lot of games, including the two ties against Madrid. We have more confidence, more experience and we are mentally stronger."

Manchester United club secretary Ken Ramsden: "It's a good draw for us, I think. I'm happy we're playing continental opposition and we have a good record against them. I'm sure the manager will also be happy that we're playing at home in the second leg so we're content with that."


Chelsea v Fenerbahce

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon: "I'm delighted. There are no easy draws at this stage but we wanted to avoid an English side and we've done that. Despite a couple of disappointing results of late, we've complete confidence in the team and coaching staff to ensure we have a good end to the season."

Fenerbahce vice-president Neset Yalcin: "We know Chelsea haven't been doing well in the Champions League in recent years so I think it's an interesting match-up. Chelsea are a very good defensive team. We have to score in Istanbul, that's the key thing."


Barcelona v Schalke

Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain: "I am happy that we get to play the second leg at home, as that is the most important thing. However, we have a lot of respect for Schalke, who defeated a very good team in Porto."

Schalke coach Mirko Slomka: "This is a brillant draw for the whole club. It is a competitive draw and our fans will be eager to see this match. Every single player of Barcelona is a superstar. I believe that we can be a tough opponent when playing at home and that we can get a good result in Barcelona."


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