ARSENE WENGER will get his chance for revenge after drawing Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals
Wenger's Euro dream with Arsenal was crushed by the Catalans in the 2006 final.
But today's draw has paired the rivals together for a mouthwatering last-eight showdown.
Barcelona have shown their class in the past month, with Lionel Messi showing why he is the world's best player.
However, Wenger insisted his men have every chance of pulling off a result.
He said: "I believe we will not be favourites but, for me, it will be a 50-50 game. That's how we have to take it.
"Of course they are a good side but so are we. It will be an interesting, exciting game.
"We have to make sure we have the belief and focus right."
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will also get the chance to get one over his former club and current champions.
There is also another Champions League final repeat after Manchester United landed Bayern Munich.
Alex Ferguson's men stunned the Germans with their last-gasp triumph in 1999.
And United boss Fergie believes Bayern will again provide a stern test.
He said: "The history of playing Bayern in past European ties tells you it's going to be a very difficult tie for us.
"It'll be a fantastic atmosphere in both games. They have a great stadium and good pitch and we're up against a good, experienced team.
"Hopefully we'll have everyone we need for the game and we've got a good chance."
An all-English final is still on the cards after United and Arsenal were kept apart in the semi-final draw.
If United come through their tie with Bayern, they meet one of the French pair Lyon or Bordeaux.
And if the Gunners manage to see off Barcelona, Jose Mourinho could be back in London if his Inter Milan side beat CSKA Moscow.
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL DRAW |
| Lyon v Bordeaux |
| Bayern Munich v Manchester United |
| Arsenal v Barcelona |
| Inter Milan v CSKA Moscow |
| (Ties take place on March 30/31 and April 6/7) |
| SEMI-FINAL DRAW |
| Bayern Munich/Manchester United v Lyon/Bordeaux |
| Inter Milan/CSKA Moscow v Arsenal/Barcelona |
| (Ties take place on April 20/21 and April 27/28) |
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