Barcelona were dubbed as favorites after the draw paired them with the German survivors but Eto'o said he wished to play a big-name club instead.

"I would have preferred to be drawn against Chelsea or Manchester United," the Cameroonian striker said.

"At least then you would have been going with the idea that it is going to be tough.

"Games like these can be a trap and I hope we don't fall into it because Schalke deserve to be there just like any other team."

The Catalans will play the first leg in Germany. The winners will take on either Roma or Manchester United in the semis.