The seven sides Barça could draw in the Champions League quarter-finals

The seven sides Barça could draw in the Champions League quarter-finals

With FC Barcelona securing their place in the last eight of the Champions League courtesy of their win over Arsenal on Wednesday, here is a quick look at who they could meet in the quarter-final draw on Friday. 

Any team that is capable of reaching this stage is a worthy rival, although there will be teams who Barça's fans would prefer to face...

THREATS

THREATSBayern Munich: Maybe the most feared rival will be Bayern Munich. They have a great squad, play good football under Josep Guardiola and will want revenge for last season's semi-final defeat to Luis Enrique's men. They produced a stunning comeback to beat Juventus to reach this stage, edging the Italians out in extra-time after a thrilling tie. They lead the Bundesliga and are in the semi-finals of the German Cup. They're still chasing the treble. 

Real Madrid: Even though Zinedine Zidane's side aren't having their best season, they remain a threat. They raced through a group which featured Paris Saint-Germain and were too good for Roma in the last 16. This is their only hope of a trophy, too, as they're a long way back in the league and out of the Copa del Rey. 

COMPLICATED

COMPLICATEDPSG: The French side have already won Ligue 1, racing to the title with 77 points after 30 games, 25 more than their nearest rival, Monaco. They are also in the semi-finals of the French Cup and are also after a treble. They came second to Real Madrid in the group stage and knocked out Chelsea in the last 16. They will be a difficult tie for anyone.  

Manchester City: Similar to PSG, they are looking to take a step further forward in Europe after reaching the last eight for the first time. Guardiola will take them over next season, but for now Manuel Pellegrini is in charge. They have already won the League Cup, but have been knocked out of the FA Cup and are struggling in the title race. They impressed in their group, topping Juventus, and beat Dynamo Kyiv this week to make the quarter-finals. 

Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's side kept their Champions League hopes alive with a penalty shootout win over PSV Eindhoven. They've not beaten Luis Enrique's Barça, though, are are eight points back in the league. They are also out of the Copa del Rey.  

WINNABLE

WINNABLEWolfsburgo: Most teams would be happy to draw the Bundesliga side, given the other alternatives. They got the better of Manchester United in the group stages, though, and had too much for Belgian side Gent in the last 16. They will be the team most sides are looking for in Friday's draw, though.

Benfica: Last on the list, although that does not mean they are the weakest. They came second in Atletico's group and got the better of Zenit in the last 16. They've grown as the season has progressed and are top of the Portuguese league. However, they will be viewed as one of the 'kinder' draws by most of the sides.