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Two power teams in football, Barcelona and Arsenal, will meet for the first time since the 2006 Champions League. The two teams have been paired in the quarter-finals. Arsenal will seek to avenge its 2006 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona. The North London team was drawn to face Arsenal on Friday. The The draw also set up a quarterfinal between Manchester United and Bayern Munich
The Champions League is the most lucrative tournament in world football with the final worth an estimated $421 million, according to sponsors Mastercard.
Barcelona are favorites to retain their crown.
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Arsenal - Barcelona 3.00 3.20 2.30
Barça's sporting director Txiki Begiristain said: "This will be the most spectacular of all the quarter-finals in terms of football. These are two teams that play open football and the match will be a duel to keep hold of the ball." The club's vice-president Rafael Yuste added: "If we get a good result in England the fans will be key for the second leg at the Camp Nou. We'll be able to count on a 12th player, the supporters."
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