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zoric
Rojiblanco and Bianconeri
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Primera División and Serie B
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It's still a pretty long time until the whole thing starts, but I belive that Liverpoor shouldn't do anything to Barcelona as they're currently very strong, and will get even stronger with Messi and Eto'o when they come back.
Milan once again with the easiest draw and I believe they will go through even though Celtic is very strong at home. If they want to go through, well, then they have to improve their record away against good teams. On the other hand, Milan has to start scoring goals and get their team going after New Year, So it is a pretty even game at this stage.
Porto is facing Chelsea and Mourinho is coming back to Portugal, we'll see how they'll do against Chelsea who seems to be very strong at the moment even though they're not scoring a lot of goals. Porto has to win at home if they want to have a proper chance of going through.
PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal is a very interesting game as they're both playing total football. Not an easy test for Arsenal at all I believe as they have to step up now and start scoring goals on their chances. Arsenal are favourites though.
Lille and Manchester United has played each other a couple of times earlier in the Champions League, like last year in the group stage. Manchester United has most likely got the easiest draw of all teams together with AC Milan, but I believe if Lille can play well at home and get a win, then they'll likely have a great chance on Old Trafford.
AS Roma vs. Lyon is another very interesting game, but I believe and hope Lyon will take this home as they're a better team than Roma overall.
Barcelona will need to win at home with a couple of goals, and I believe Liverpool won't go through as they're weaker than Barcelona this time. Barcelona big favourites in my eyes anyways, but we've seen Liverpool do well against bigger teams earlier.
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Münich is perhaps the best game and I definetly hope Bayern can get through. But Real is good at home and this is a tough test for them. Last time they met, Real got through, back in 2004 I believe.
Inter will play Valencia at San Siro while the second leg takes place on Mestalla. Inter favourites, but Valencia with a fitter team could do very well and has nice offensive players to shake this Inter-team. Though, I really want Inter to go through.
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 Dec-15-2006 11:29 
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svens_bath
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Glasgow, UK
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im not sure could milan have cafu and serginho back by then? add to that possible extra players in january, and it isnt looking as easy for celtic. an on form kaka could destroy them.. at the moment celtic do have a good chance, and i hope they do it..but do i think milan will come good and go through.
barca-l'pool, and roma-lyon will be cracking games for sure.
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Dec-15-2006 20:10 
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noikeee
dubstep convert
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: lost and wandering looking for directions.
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Re: 1/8 Champions League Live Draw
FC Porto - Chelsea FC (25% - 75%)
I'm disappointed that either us or Mourinho's squad will be knocked out this early. Chelsea are obviously favourites but at our current run of form I actually think we could have a good chance, Quaresma is unstoppable. However, by February, Chelsea could be back at their best and we could've slipped a bit. The 2nd leg being played in London is also an advantage for them.
Celtic - Ac Milan (20% - 80%)
I don't believe Milan will still be performing this badly by February - and with the Serie A already lost, they can fully concentrate on the Champions League and win it Liverpool style. Celtic ocasionally show strength, but losing 3-0 at Benfica indicates to me they can also be very poor. Milan to go through.
PSV - Arsenal (40% - 60%)
PSV are dominating their league yet again, Arsenal are having a nightmare season in the Premiership and didn't look too convincing in the group stage (except for their home game with Porto!). However, the english(?) have lots of quality. Slight favourites I'd say.
Lille - Manchester United (20% - 80%)
Lille have the outsider factor, against a team who seems finally set for glory again this season. It has to be said Lille, despite having no real european experience, have several fairly underrated players and Man Utd could drop their form. But I don't think they will.
AS Roma - Lyon (35% - 65%)
A bit unfortunate that Roma, who have looked at times very strong this season, have to face one of the most powerful teams in Europe right now. This is the game I'm most looking forward to, apart from Porto of course.
FC Barcelona - Liverpool (70% - 30%)
Not the most comfortable opponent for Barça, Liverpool have loads of spirit - but have looked awful this season in the Premiership. Barça in normal circumstances should go through.
Real Madrid - Bayern Munich (65% - 35%)
Bayern haven't been convincing at all since Ballack left the club - they're struggling in the Bundesliga! Real have the Capello factor, I believe he really is one of the best managers in the world and seems to be managing the team very well. It's a risk, but I'd bet on Real.
Inter Milan - Valencia (65% - 35%)
As much as I like Valencia, and believe they can be brilliant at times, Inter seem very, very strong this season. I give the favouritism to the italians (argentinians?).
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Dec-15-2006 20:45 
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