In the draw that took place in Paris, Lyon, French champions for the last four years, were drawn with last season's Champions League and Serie A runners-up AC Milan.

Frontrunners Barcelona, with FIFA Player of the Year Ronaldinho, will tackle Portuguese champions Benfica, who ended Liverpool's dreams to retain their European title.

The winners from Inter Milan and Ajax, who will play their second-leg match in the round of 16 on Tuesday, will face the competition's dark horse Villarreal.

The first-leg matches will take place on March 28/29 while the returning games will be on April 4/5.

In the semi-final, Arsenal or Juventus will face Inter Milan/Ajax or Villarreal and Lyon or Milan will play Benfica or Barcelona.