An hour ago, the champions league quarter-finals match was drawn, and it came with lots of enticing match-ups. It is safe to say that all teams were evenly matched, and this will make predicting winners even harder.

The round of sixteen gave us unpredictable match results that no one saw coming. The quality of the matches witness in the round before is about to be tripled as the quarter-finals offer a tougher and more interesting challenge to all teams drawn up. Let us talk about the draws and what is expected to happen in each matchup.

PORTO VERSUS CHELSEA

Chelsea might feel they got the softest team available, but they are wrong they think in such a manner. With Porto defeating Juventus, it will be unwise for any team to underrate them. Playing a total of eight games so far in the champions league, Porto has conceded just 6 times (which 4 came against Juventus). This translates that they conceded just 2 goals in the group stage of the tournament.

Chelsea themselves have grown and played better since the sacking of Lampard as head coach. The new coach (Tuchel) has managed to instil a winning mentality in his new side. The transition was fast, and it seems like Chelsea were never in any sort of problem before now. Discarding Athletico Madrid from the competition will give a more confidence boost to the team.

Both Porto and Chelsea have the best defensive record in the tournament now and it will be a fight of the defence just as CHE vs ATM was. Porto although are more adventurous as their attacking department do not really on one player to supply the goals. It more of a team effort just like how Chelsea plays their football too.

This clash is more of a balanced match up and the may the best team

MANCHESTER CITY VERSUS DORTMUND

Both teams qualified to the quarter-finals being the better team in the last round. Both teams easily moved into the next round with an arsenal in their attacking departments. Manchester city might possess more attacking talents in their ranks, but the Dortmund team lacks no quality in any area of the pitch.

Both teams share a philosophy of attack is the best way to defend and although Manchester city does it better, Dortmund is in no way an underdog. Dortmund having the highest goal scorer in their rank will be helpful in breaking down a Manchester city defence that has grown better and tighter this season.

With Manchester city having their Captain (Kelvin De Bruyne) back and rearing to go, it makes the match an interesting one to anticipate. Domestically, both teams share different fate as Manchester City are turning out to be the runaway winner of the league title, but Dortmund is far from being a title contender as that is falls between Bayern Munich and RB leipzig.

All that contributes little or make no difference as the champions league offers a clean slate to all teams and domestic performance might count for little. Surely an interesting match to anticipate. A matchup in which attacking flares will be the order of the team and the best team win emerge over the course of 120 minutes.

BAYERN MUNICH VERSUS PARIS SAINT GERMAIN

A rematch of last year final between Bayern and PSG over two-legged affairs is sure a great fixture for the quarter-finals. Bayern Munich emerges as the better team last season piping PSG to the title as they won 1-0 at the expense of their opponent. This perfect reunion offers a more interesting opportunity for PSG to revenge and dump Bayern out of the tournament.

Bayern will be looking to retain the title they won last season and beating a formidable team such as PSG will further strengthen their stand. Bayern might have started the season slowly, but they have picked up the pace to the level they were last season. With Lewandoski hitting top form once more, only a few defences could stop him from scoring. Bayern advanced disseminating their opponent with a huge aggregate scoreline of 6-2 but it will be harder replicating that against a hungrier and disciplined PSG side.

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) has become much better than they use to be. Although most of their players are still retained but Mbappe has grown as a player and that has ultimately reflected in the team performances. Neymar has been missing in action for so long due to injury, but he will likely be back to be part of this clash. Beating Barcelona with a hefty aggregate scoreline of 5-2 will surely be a big boost towards facing Bayern.

In all, expect a tough match but entertaining match up between two teams set up in an attacking manner. The two sides might possess some of the finest players in their ranks but only one team will proceed to the next round at the other expense.

REAL MADRID VERSUS LIVERPOOL

This matchup has been longed for, for a long time as both teams had faced each other two years ago. Both teams might appear different, but they still retain most of their stars as it was two years ago. Talk about teams looking for redemption than these two teams highlight this state. Advancing to the next round will be an utmost target for both teams.

Liverpool will be looking forward to winning this match more as they have suffered on the domestic front this season. Hopes of qualifying for the champions league is more realistic for Liverpool by winning the tournament as the domestic path will be much tougher. Liverpool started the season on a great note but due to injury lost balance as lots of key players were lost. Liverpool form in the continental stage remains top notch but they have suffered domestically.

Real Madrid has had a great season so far, but they have failed to convince in some matches. They currently sit third on their log table domestically and qualified to this stage easily by discarding Atlanta. Real Madrid has no Ronaldo, but Benzema has thrived in his absence also contributing his quota as his team challenges for the title. Facing Liverpool will be a different ball game for Real Madrid, but it is a game they possess enough firepower to push through.

One thing to look forward to is the game of tactics as both teams are led by tactical sound managers. Both will be looking to outmatch each other to progress to the next round of the tournament with the help of their players.