Champions League Draw 2014: Fixtures and Dates for Quarterfinals Released

Manchester United were handed a momentous tie with Bayern Munich during an intriguing 2014 Champions League quarterfinal draw Friday, little reward for their 3-2 comeback win over Olympiakos.

Bayern, the reigning champions, will be more than confident of progressing to the semifinals but may be disappointed to see other favourites kept apart by Luis Figo, who drew the order of play in Nyon, Switzerland.

Barcelona face an all-Spanish tie with Atletico Madrid, while Borussia Dortmund will look to wreck the hopes of Real Madrid once more. Paris Saint-Germain get a shot at Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in a draw that promises drama and excitement.

Here's the lineup in its entirety:

Team	vs.	Team	First leg	Second leg
Barcelona	vs.	Atletico Madrid	April 1, 2014	April 9, 2014
Real Madrid	vs.	Borussia Dortmund	April 2, 2014	April 8, 2014
Paris Saint-Germain	vs.	Chelsea	April 2, 2014	April 8, 2014
Manchester United	vs.	Bayern Munich	April 1, 2014	April 9, 2014

Let's take a look at the quarterfinal lineup in a little more depth.

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid

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Although heavy favourites, Barcelona have failed to beat Atletico Madrid during their three encounters this season. All matches have ended in draws, giving Diego Simeone's men a huge shot at eliminating their Spanish rivals.

Barca must also negotiate Atletico in La Liga if they are to be crowned champions. The teams are due to meet on the last day of the season, and with Atletico currently one point ahead of the Catalan side, there's very little to separate the sides.

FCB director of football Andoni Zubizarreta acknowledges Atletico's achievements under Simeone, per UEFA's official account:

Lionel Messi is sure to be key throughout the Champions League tie, as noted by Messi Left Foot:

Diego Costa will be Atletico's most prominent weapon. He has seven goals in five appearances during the competition and will trouble Barca's centre-backs with his pace, power and finishing ability.

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund

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A story of revenge may be emerging for Real Madrid. Borussia Dortmund destroyed Los Blancos 4-1 during last season's semi-final opening leg, a result Mourinho couldn't turn around at the Bernabeu.

The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have formed a terrifying relationship since then, signalling this year's encounter could be different. Borussia Dortmund are hardly in a rich run of form, highlighted by a recent loss to Zenit Saint Petersburg, and they certainly head into the contest as underdogs.

With Robert Lewandowski—who scored all four goals in that 4-1 triumph last year—suspended for the first leg, Jurgen Klopp's team have an awful lot to worry about as they prepare for the Spanish trip.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea

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Arguably the closest draw on paper, both PSG and Chelsea will be confident of progressing. Away goals could be crucial, suggesting Mourinho's men must stamp their authority with a couple of strikes during the Parc des Princes opener.

PSG possess the one ingredient Chelsea do not: a prolific forward. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 10 goals in this year's tournament and is undoubtedly a big-game player. His battle against John Terry will have a huge say in how this one turns out and provides a mouth-watering personal duel for spectators to enjoy.

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea's chief executive, was on hand to provide a similar comment, per UEFA:

Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to PSG recently, per Ben Jefferson of the Express. The Belgian is Chelsea's most important attacker heading into this one; should he post 180 minutes of quality, the Premier League leaders have a real chance of overcoming their equally rich French counterparts.

Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich

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David Moyes may be wondering what he has done to deserve Bayern Munich. The Scottish manager inspired a memorable comeback against Olympiakos and will now have the opportunity to test his tactical nous against Pep Guardiola.

United are huge underdogs after a dismal season, while Bayern have the power to wrap up the tie with a plethora of away goals during the first leg. United already possess a poor record against the German champions, as outlined by OptaJoe:

To make matters worse for the English side, Alexander Buttner is likely to face Arjen Robben during the initial match after Patrice Evra totted up too many yellow cards. Bayern have already toppled Manchester City and Arsenal on the way to the quarter-finals and are more than expected to compound Moyes' misery across two legs.

Robben knows United may struggle, but he isn't taking the Red Devils lightly, per UEFA:

While the most fancied teams are yet to meet in the competition, plenty of drama awaits. Barca, Real and Bayern will be wary of upsets as they aim to impress, while PSG and Chelsea have the right to believe they can beat each other to claim a spot in the semi-finals.

As we saw last season, no side should take anything for granted at this point.