Official UEFA Champions League Last 16 Draw

Published December 16, 2011 | By Rolly

The UEFA Champions League Last 16 draw has paired Arsenal with AC Milan whilst Chelsea will take on Napoli in a English vs Italian double header.

Chelsea finished top of Group E but will be especially weary of last 16 opposition Napoli who overcame Manchester City in the group of death to book their place in the last 16 at their very first attempt.

Arsenal on the other hand have been handed what looks to be an equally tough draw in the form of AC Milan. The 7-time European champions finished a distant second behind holders Barcelona in Group H but will be no pushovers come the last 16 when they take on the Gunners.

The pair met at this stage in 2008 with Arsenal triumphing 2-0 on aggregate to knockout the then holders AC Milan, and this time around things look just as tough given the form of Massimo Allegri’s men.

Elsewhere in the draw, holders Barcelona were paired with 2002 runners-up Bayer Leverkusen, whilst CSKA Moscow will not be too pleased to hear that Real Madrid await them come February.

The full Last 16 draw is as follows:

Olympique Lyon v APOEL Nicosia

Napoli v Chelsea

AC Milan v Arsenal

FC Basel v Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona

CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid

Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica

Marseille v Inter Milan

The first legs will take place on February 14/15 and 21/22 with the return matches scheduled for March 6/7 and 13/14.