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Champions League draw LIVE: Latest reaction as Arsenal take on former winners while Man City get dre

Vieira homecoming

Fabio Vieira will face some familiar faces when Arsenal take on Porto.

The midfielder joined the Gunners from the Portuguese giants in 2022.

Inzaghi reacts to draw

Simone Inzaghi has reacted to seeing Inter Milan be drawn against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

He will come face to face with Diego Simeone who he used to be team-mates with at Lazio.

It will be a great round of 16 clash, with two top teams in two beautiful stadiums in front of packed houses.

We are happy because we continue to take part in big European games consistently.

Atletico have played two finals in the last ten years and have a great history in this competition, our club is no different and we want to try to dream again to give our fans further joy.

The Atletico boss is Diego Simeone, a great coach who I have an excellent relationship with. I won a lot with him, including a league title with Lazio.

Now it's time to focus on the upcoming month, though: we have some big league matches as well as the Coppa Italia Italian Super Cup.

After that, we will start to think about preparing for these two big games: they will be two battles, we'll have to work hard to be ready.

Simone Inzaghi

Deco on Barcelona draw

Deco has reacted to Barcelona's round of 16 draw against Napoli.

He said: "There is still time to go but they are league champions, like we are, and I believe we will see two tough games.

"There is no luck in the Champions League.

"We are talking about Napoli, league champions, and they have quality players.

"In football talking about luck does not make sense." 

Bayern react to draw

Bayern Munich stars Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller have reacted to the round of 16 draw against Lazio.

Neuer said: "It’s an Italian team, who are always set up well tactically. We’ve already got positive experiences against Lazio.

"We go into the games as favourites but can’t underestimate them. I have very positive memories of the stadium.

"The fans in Italy are always very loud. Everyone’s looking forward to the matches. We’ll try to win both games.”

Muller added: "I’m excited about the draw. It’s an exciting city. Lazio as a club are always interesting.

"When you’re through to the round of 16, you’ve done a good job. It’s an old, famous stadium that’s seen so many battles in the past.

"We’re focusing on the job. It’s a nice one to face."

Terry backing Madrid

John Terry has backed Real Madrid to win the Champions League title.

Following the draw, he said: "I think team-wise you have to look at Real Madrid.

"For me, I think they have been fantastic, probably for the last seven or eight years in the competition and are always there.

"I think Bellingham has been incredible as an individual and they obviously have a fantastic manager in Carlo who I worked alongside for many years at Chelsea.

"He's a great man manager, so the players love him, great tactically and I think they will go a long way."

Recap of the draw

Here is the draw in full…

Porto v Arsenal

Napoli v Barcelona

PSG v Real Sociedad

Inter Milan v Atletico Madrid

PSV v Borussia Dortmund

Lazio v Bayern Munich

Copenhagen v Man City

RB Leipzig v Real Madrid

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