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Your support makes all the difference.Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is returning to Barcelona after a fascinating Champions League semi-final draw which pits holders Real Madrid against Juventus.
Here, we take a look at some of the reaction to the draw.
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique: "Bayern will be a special match. The first time I'll face Guardiola, and him versus Barca"
Juventus ambassador Pavel Nedved: "We are very happy to be in a semi-final after 12 years. I played against Madrid last time (in Juve's 4-3 aggregate semi-final win in 2003). It will be very exciting semi-final."
Bayern Munich ambassador Paul Breitner: "It will be very tough to reach the final. We will have to be at full strength in both matches to beat Barcelona."
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker: "Barcelona v Bayern Munich. That might be worth watching."
Emilio Butragueno, Read Madrid ambassador: "It will be a very tough semi. Congratulations to Juventus and it will be an honour for Madrid as well. If we get some players back from injury it will be better but it will be a tough semi-final nevertheless."
Barcelona attacking midfielder Rafinha Alcantara, whose brother Thiago Alcantara plays for Bayern: "Always a pleasure, Thiago6 ...!!!"
Bayern Munich and Germany attacker Mario Gotze: "Great draw!!! Looking forward to the semis ChampionsLeague FCBayern #FCBFCB"
Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports presenter Jamie Carragher: "Pep back to Barca semi final. Potential Messi v Ronaldo clash in the final. CL doesn't get better than that, no point covering it next year!"
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema: "This will be juventusfc , It will be Juventus !!! ChampionsLeague realmadrid #TogetherInForTheEleventh #halamadridynadamas"
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