The draw, which was concluded on Friday, witnessed tough ties for other Premiership sides as well.

Last year's runners-up Chelsea will face Juventus, Arsenal will meet Roma and Liverpool got Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Primera Liga leaders Barcelona were drawn against French Ligue1 champions Lyon. Bayern Munich play Sporting Lisbon.

The competition will resume on February 24th 2009, as the return games will be played on March 10th.

The Draw

Manchester United vs. Inter Milan

Chelsea vs. Juventus

Lyon vs. Barcelona

Arsenal vs. Roma

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid vs. Porto

Villarreal vs. Panathinaikos

Sporting vs. Bayern