FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine's first-ever UEFA Cup quarter-finalists, will both take on French sides in the last eight following today's draw for the remaining rounds of the competition.
Domestic rivalry
Dynamo have been paired with Paris Saint-Germain FC, with the quarter-final first leg in France, and if the stage will be unfamiliar the opposition are certainly not. The clubs met in the UEFA Champions League group stage in 1994/95, with the Ligue 1 team winning twice. There could also be an all-Ukrainian or all-French semi-final as Shakhtar were drawn against Olympique de Marseille, with all last-eight ties scheduled for 9 and 16 April.
Hamburg trip
Manchester City FC, England's Fair Play entrants, began their UEFA Cup campaign two months before any other side left in the competition. They saw off a third Danish opponent last night in the shape of Aalborg BK, and will want to stay on a similar course after being pitted against north German club Hamburger SV. Should the Bundesliga outfit prevail, they could encounter domestic rivals Werder Bremen, semi-finalists two years ago, in the semi-finals. Udinese Calcio, who eliminated holders FC Zenit St. Petersburg on Thursday, stand in the way of Thomas Schaaf's Bremen team.
Final route
Today's proceedings at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, featured a straight draw involving all eight clubs without seedings or country protection. As well as the quarter-finals, the draw was also made for the semi-finals, meaning sides know who they will meet over two legs on 30 April and 7 May should they progress.
Istanbul final
The draw was conducted by UEFA General Secretary David Taylor and Can Bartu, a former Fenerbahçe SK and Turkey player who is the final ambassador. The final will be held at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul, on Wednesday 20 May with kick-off at 20.45CET (21.45 local time).
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