CL quarter final time

After being unceremoniously dumped out of the Champions League 5-2 on aggregate last year by a rampant AC Milan, and helped on by a defensive display of extraordinary ineptitute by Lucio, tonight is Bayern's first chance of revenge.

They've already won in the San Siro this season, beating Internazionale 2-0 in the group stages, but that will probably count for little this time around. For a change there will be a full house in Milan, 90% of which will be baying for German blood. Is there any reason to think they will get it?

The Italians have hope. Both Mark Van Bommel and Oliver Kahn are suspended tonight, the former for being sent off against Real Madrid in the previous round, the latter for issues discussed previously, and Bayern will miss the Dutchman's niggly presence in midfield. In Michael Rensing, München have one of the Bundesliga's top young 'keepers and now he has the chance to prove himself on one of the biggest club stages in the world.

However, Milan were lucky to come away with a 1-1 draw at home to Roma at the weekend, whereas Bayern comfortably beat Schalke 2-0. AC coach Ancelotti is still unsure of his best formation, and Ronaldo is ineligible for this game, having already played in the CL for Madrid this season. Moreover, the pressue is on the Italians as this is the only competition they have left to play for - the Serie A title is bayond them and they went out of the Cup to Roma in January. Bayern, on the other hand, still have hopes of a third consecutive Bundesliga title, although it has to be said that this is the one they crave.

It should be a football feast to savour.