Fiorentina have appointed former Serbian international Sinisa Mihajlovic, known for his fearsome free-kicks and uncompromising remarks, as their new coach after Cesare Prandelli agreed to take over the Italian national squad following the World Cup.
Arsenal moved into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after thumping Porto (5-0). Bayern Munich, despite a 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina, have also qualified, thanks to away goals.
After losing their respective first leg ties amid controversial referee decisions, Arsenal and Fiorentina look for revenge at home against Porto and Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Fiorentina 2-1 thanks to a controversial last-minute goal in the Champions League last 16 first leg, while Porto took advantage of two errors from Arsenal to notch up a 2-1 victory.
In Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg, Arsenal travel to Porto and Fiorentina face Bayern Munich, who have just won their 12th game in a row.
Wins for Barcelona and Inter Milan sent both teams into the knock-out stage of the Champions League. Elsewhere, Lyon failed to top Group E as a late Gilardino goal handed Fiorentina a historic win over Liverpool at Anfield.
It has been a tough night for Liverpool (photo). The Reds suffered a 2-0 loss against Fiorentina in the Champions League. Their Group E rivals Lyon cruised to a decisive victory over Debrechen, winning 4-0. Arsenal won 2-0 against Olympiakos.
Two weeks after their narrow win over Fiorentina, Lyon head east for their second game in the Champions League group stage. Their opponents are little-known Hungarian outfit Debrecen.
A late goal by Miralem Pjanic saw Olympique Lyon squeeze past 10-man Fiorentina in their opening Champions League game. The Italian visitors were much the livelier team until striker Alberto Gilardino was sent off for an elbow challenge.
The first major clash of this year's Champions League takes place at Milan's San Siro stadium where hosts Inter receive Spanish title holders Barcelona after swapping strikers Samuel Eto'o (left) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) this summer.
