Champions League Knock Out Stages Draw - 16 Dec 2011 - Nyon

[Marc Overmars]

To be honest these teams aren't here by fluke, so whoever we get shouldn't be taken for granted.

Knowing us we will make the tie difficult for ourselves anyway.

[LDG]

I'll take any of 'em tbf.

Like Syn says, you never know what the draw will bring, though I'm pretty certain UEFA will fix (as best they can) a Real v Barca final.

If we stay professional, and do things right, there's no reason why we can't make the Semi's. All depends on how much the team wants it, and to a degree, whether we can add some quality in January.

[Cripps_orig]

Cos im bored, im predicting the draw

Lyon v Bayern
Zenit v Inter
Marseille v Benfica
Leverkusen v Real Madrid
AC Milan v Chelsea
CSKA v Arsenal
Napoli v Apoel
Basle v Cunts

[tigerthesmurf85]

Zenit would be the best draw IMO.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Zenit would be the best draw IMO.

As long as we don't get, Lyon/Milan or CSKA we'd be ok

[Syn]

Zenit are actually awesome and they play some sexy stuff. Closest style to the invincibles you'll see.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Either of the Russian sides would be good. I think they'll be in the middle of their pre-season when the 2nd round starts.

Fancy our chances against any of those 2nd seeds though, although Milan would obviously be a huge test.

Bring it on.

Russia's league splits in to two groups and they have huge gaps in between fixtures, it's very odd but it's to bring it more in line with the other European leagues. I'd prefer Basel based on us going away first.

[Master Splinter]

We struggle against counter-attacks, so Napoli or Basel would be tricky on those terms.

I think the Russian teams would actually be most awkward.

If Milan get Tevez, they'll have a great forward line. They're shite elsewhere though.

[Ollie the Optimist]

when united last got knocked out in the group stages, it was on the 7th decemeber. that year. Arsenal got to the final.

Its on

[McNamara That Ghost...]

This is the next thing on the agenda.