Holders Manchester United will face 2004 winners Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals, with a potential all-English semi with Arsenal to come.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side went out to Jose Mourinho's eventual winners during that 2003-04 campaign, and will be out for revenge as they continue their title defence in 2009.
United will start hot favourites to overcome Porto, and if they come safely through they'll meet Arsenal or Spanish side Villarreal in the last four.
Sir Alex Ferguson was more than happy with the draw, explaining: "This is a good draw for us, we've met Porto before and obviously we respect any Portuguese team.
"We have had a huge Portuguese influence in the club firstly with Carlos Queiroz but now with Cristiano (Ronaldo) and Nani so we understand Portuguese football."
United will play the second leg in Porto but Ferguson insists that should not be a problem.
He said: "You sometimes wonder if being at home first is a good or a bad thing but I think in this modern-day competition there is no indication of what is better, the only thing you hope is that you don't lose a goal in the home tie.
"We are happy with the draw and we are looking forward to the next round."
Quarter-finals
Villarreal v Arsenal
Manchester United v Porto
Liverpool v Chelsea
Barcelona v Bayern Munich
# First legs will be played on April 7/8.
# Second legs will be played on April 14/15.
Friday, March 20, 2009
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