Chelsea paid the price for their inconsistent home form by drawing Italian giants Juventus in the final 16 of the Champions League. Felipe Scolari's men had to scramble for points in their final game to secure second place in their group - and now they face Seria A's second placed team in a game that will see former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri will make an emotional return to the club he was forced out of. Speaking on SKy Sports news, club secretary David Barnard said it could have been worse for last years runners up. The second leg will be away from home. Arsenal
Arsenal face an easier trip to Roma, a team that suit their type of play. The softer draw came despite Arsene Wenger fielding a second string team in their final game and surrendering top spot in their group to FC Porto. However they will also play their second leg away. The glamour tie however will see the return of Jose Morino to England as Inter Milan drew Manchester United. Rafael Benitez's men will face out-of-sorts Euro legends Real Madrid, now managed by ex Sprus manager Juande Ramos . Home and away ties will be played in 24 - 25 February and 10 - 11 March 2009.
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