Mouth watering...

...to say the least. I mean, how on earth can you describe a Champion's League ties Arsenal Vs Barcelona and Man. Utd. Vs Bayern Munchen???

Messi looks imperial with his form and United look so devastating (poor Ronaldo must be kicking himself for making an un'real'istic move to success) with a red-hot Rooney and Mourinho looks so firm with his ambition of another CL success. Who is it going to be this time?

QF 1: Lyon Vs Bordeaux

Aah...something that the whole of France would have least expected. On the positive side, one French side would be in the semis! Lyon are fresh from their conquest of the billion dollar baby 'Real' but don't strike Bordeaux off. They have been the team of the league in the preliminary stages and Laurent Blanc looks to get one good shot at the CL before he proves that he would be a worthy Sir Alex successor. Tough to predict who goes through in this relatively-lightweight contest, but I would put my money on Bordeaux

QF 2: Bayern Munchen Vs. Man Utd

Solksjaer must be twitching his thumbs to have a go at this dream tie. As Sir Alex put forth, it would be the spirit of '99. The setting has changed, the teams have changed (Sir Alex, of course, is still the same!!!) but there is an air of excitement in Old Trafford. The after effects of Ronaldo's departure notwithstanding, United have been able to trudge along, thanks to a certain Rooney. I would stick my neck out and say that United have a slight edge (Being a red devil fan, I would want Robben and Ribery to have the worst games of their life)

QF 3: Arsenal Vs Barcelona

My oh my!!!! this is going to be one heck of a tie. Of course, history witnessed some dull endings to a seemingly blockbuster contests but I hope this one proves otherwise. Messi, Xavi, Iniesta against Fabregas (will he be back?), Walcott and Bendtner....Messi might decide to steam roll the gunners but don't count the wily Wenger out...this could be one game where you put the money where it should be;right in your pocket.

QF 4: CSKA vs Inter

Jose Mourinho...something about him tells me that it would be an encore at CL for him. The charisma is for all to see. Inter have not been good in CL but will this be their year? Of course, the big wigs await for the later rounds but for now, Jose looks set to tackle CSKA and their guiles. Easy to be laidback and get a shock (look at Sevilla) but Inter looks set for a semi

Ideally I would want a Barcelona Vs United final but will the other teams have something to say? I guess, yes. However, one thing is for sure; we are set for an exciting Quarter final action coming our way