Champions League Draw: Chelsea Face Portuguese Test in Quarter-Final Draw
Chelsea have drawn Benfica in the Champions League quarter-final, with AC Milan or Barcelona awaiting in the semi-final.
Roberto Di Matteo's side overcame a two goal deficit to beat Napoli 5-4 on aggregate on Wednesday.
Chelsea and Benfica will play the first leg of their quarter-final in Portugal on 27-28 March, with the return leg at Stamford Bridge on the 3-4 April. Semi-finals will follow on the 17-18 April and second legs on 24-25 April.
Branislav Ivanovic's extra-time goal propelled Chelsea into the last-eight after they completed a remarkable comeback against Napoli at Stamford Bridge.
And caretaker Chelsea coach Roberti Di Matteo praised his "incredible" players in the wake of Wednesday's result.
"Some of the players couldn't run at the end because they had cramp but they just kept fighting," the Italian told the BBC.
"We knew it would take a lot to win but everybody was incredible."
Uefa Champions League quarter-final draw in full
APOEL v Real Madrid
Marseille v Bayern Munich
Benfica v Chelsea
AC Milan v Barcelona
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