FC Barcelona to Face Shaktar Donetsk in Champions League Quarter Final

So, its Shaktar who will be facing Barcelona in the Quarter Finals of this season's Champions League. We play the first leg at home and the second leg away in Ukraine. Eventhough Shaktar could be a very difficult opposition, especially considering that they play the crucial away game at home; still Barca fans across the world are pretty happy with the draw. There was a chance of drawing the likes of Real Madrid, Inter, ManU and Chelsea, we have to admit that we got the second best draw. The best went to defnding Champions Inter Milan who will be facing German side Schalke. Meanwhile Real Madrid will face Totenham and Chelsea will face Manchester United.

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Champions League Draw to be held Tomorrow

Eric Abidal would be under going the operation today and everyone associated with Barca is eagerly waiting to know how it went. We still don't know how serious the tumour is, but if some reports are to be believed - this could be a small and preliminary stage tumour. That's one rumour everyone of us want to believe. All our prayers are with Abidal and his family through this very tough times. Meanwhile the final players for this season's Champions League Quarter Final has been emerged and as expected most of the big teams are there. The final line up are Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Shaktar Donetsk, Schalke, Inter Milan, Totenham and Real Madrid. Schalke is emerging as the firm favourite among Barca fans as a potential opponent. Just as a reminder - there is no restriction this time around for the draw. So we can get anyone when the draws are done tomorrow.

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Eric Abidal to Undergo Operation on Friday

Update: The Operation has been brought forward to Thursday, as informed by the club.

A tumor has been detected in Eric Abidal's liver and the player will undergo operation to have it removed on Friday. He will be operated on by Dr. Josep Fuster Obregon in the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona on Friday, 18th March. Eric Abidal has been one of Barca's top performer this season. So missing him at such a crucial juncture could be very crucial for us. All our prayers should be with Abidal and his family for a successful operation and quick recovery. We will be eagerly praying and waiting for our Frenchman's return.

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