Champions League draw 2017: Results and analysis of the quarterfinal ties

Borussia Dortmund and Monaco are two of Europe’s most watchable sides, so their Champions League quarterfinal tie should provide ample entertainment. Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Leonardo Jardim both favour attack over defence and have some of the world’s top young talents at their disposal. Goals are to be expected.

Borussia Dortmund haven’t always been at their best this season, but a certain amount of inconsistency is to be expected with a team so young. Attackers Christian Pulisic and Ousmane Dembélé are just 18 and 19 years old respectively, yet both have played an instrumental role in Tuchel’s first team. They don’t always click, but when they do, it’s with spectacular consequences. Just ask Benfica, who were thrashed 4-0 on their visit to the Westfalenstadion in the first knockout round.

At least one of the Champions League’s big favourites will be going out in the quarterfinals, with Bayern Munich having been drawn against Real Madrid in a mouthwatering tie. It will see incumbent Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti return to his old stomping ground, looking to show the Merengues what they’re missing.

It took a while for Bayern to get up to speed after Ancelotti replaced Pep Guardiola in the summer, but there can be no doubt they’re now firing on all cylinders. They’ve not lost a game since being beaten by Rostov in the Champions League group stages in November, and they thrashed Arsenal by a combined aggregate scoreline of 10-2 in the first knockout round. It’s not without good reason that they’re among the favourites to win this tournament.