Champions League: It's Barca
Liverpool have been paired with Champions League holders Barcelona in the draw for the last 16.
The first leg will be played at the Nou Camp as Liverpool try to repeat their 2005 Champions League triumph.
Jose Mourinho will have to guide Chelsea past Porto, where he won the trophy in 2004, while Manchester United will take on French outsiders Lille.
Liverpool club secretary Bryce Morrison claimed the pairing with reigning champions Barcelona could be the launch pad for another assault on Europe's top prize for the five-times winners.
Morrison said: "They don't come much bigger than that. We are relishing these games. We hope we can go all the way once again, starting with this big one."
Barcelona director Josep Cubells said: "It's an interesting match to play Liverpool the champions of Europe the year before.
"Both are legendary clubs with very glamorous stadiums and enthusiastic supporters."
The first leg will be played at the Nou Camp as Liverpool try to repeat their 2005 Champions League triumph.
Jose Mourinho will have to guide Chelsea past Porto, where he won the trophy in 2004, while Manchester United will take on French outsiders Lille.
Liverpool club secretary Bryce Morrison claimed the pairing with reigning champions Barcelona could be the launch pad for another assault on Europe's top prize for the five-times winners.
Morrison said: "They don't come much bigger than that. We are relishing these games. We hope we can go all the way once again, starting with this big one."
Barcelona director Josep Cubells said: "It's an interesting match to play Liverpool the champions of Europe the year before.
"Both are legendary clubs with very glamorous stadiums and enthusiastic supporters."
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