UEFA Champions League Power Poll - Edition #3

We have completed the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League and we are left with the final eight teams that will challenge for the Champions League title. As always after every set of games, here is the latest Champions League Power Poll!

8. FC Schalke 04 - FARFAN LEADS THE GERMANS INTO THE QUARTERFINALS

Previous Ranking - 9

Updated Odds To Win - 40/1
Quaterfinal Match - Inter Milan

What We Learned - Schalke conceded the early goal against Valencia in the second leg but bounced back on the strength of Peruvian superstar Jefferson Farfan. Schalke, due to their poor domestic league, recently fired Felix Magath. The aftermath to such a bold move will be interesting to say the least, as all eyes will be on Schalke in the coming days.

7. FC Shaktar Donetsk - IMPRESSIVE GERMAN-UKRAINIANS POWER PAST ROMA

Previous Ranking - 8

Updated Odds To Win - 25/1
Quarterfinal Match - Barcelona

What We Learned - Shaktar dominated Roma in their Round of 16 match-up due to their young Brazilian contingent and their attacking prowess. Anything moving forward for the Ukrainians is an added bonus in the tournament as they will look to boost the value of their Brazilians for future transfer fees.

6. FC Internazionale Milan - PANDEV'S STRIKE AT THE DEATH LIFTS THE CHAMPS

Previous Ranking - 10

Updated Odds To Win - 10/1
Quaterfinal Match - Schalke

What We Learned - You can never underestimate the heart of a champion as Inter squeezed by Bayern on the away goal rule due to last minute Goran Pandev strike for Inter. Inter will be rejuvenated for the next round and you can never count them out.

5. Tottenham Hotspur FC - THE GIANT KILLER LOOKING TO MAKE THEIR OWN NAME

Previous Ranking - 7

Updated Odds To Win - 14/1
Quarterfinal Match - Real Madrid

What We Learned - Speed and midfield creativity were the key for Spurs in their Round of 16 upset against Milan and they will look to use the same as they embark in the quarter-finals. Spurs fans are relishing in their teams' strong showing in Europe and dream match-up against Real Madrid would be the ultimate cherry on top.

4. Chelsea FC - JOB WAS DONE IN DENMARK, BUT TORRES NEEDS TO GET GOING

Previous Ranking - 3

Updated Odds To Win - 11/2
Quarterfinal Match - Manchester United

What We Learned - I'm not sure if we learned much from Chelsea. They are still an enigma and when they are on form they are one of the top teams in Europe, however when they are disinterested and not firing on all cylinders they find it difficult to score and are disorganized. The draw will be key for Chelsea to see where they fall for the quarterfinals and now that they have drawn Manchester United, we should be in for a battle.

3. Real Madrid CF - IS THAT A PLANE, A BIRD, NO ITS KARIM BENZEMA

Previous Ranking - 5

Updated Odds To Win - 4/1
Quarterfinal Match - Tottenham Hotspur

What We Learned - Jose Mourinho is a fantastic coach that was final able to break Real Madrid's curse in the Round of 16. He has instilled belief in the squad and reinvigorated Mr. Karim Benzema. Real Madrid will be looking to dominate the first leg of their quarterfinal tie against Tottenham, but with so many injuries taking their toll on the squad, can Mourinho fire up the troops for this vital encounter?

2. Manchester United - A NEW EUROPEAN STAR IN THE LITTLE PEA

Previous Ranking - 1

Updated Odds To Win - 15/2
Quaterfinal Match - Chelsea

What We Learned - Manchester United will always be a difficult out in Europe because of their vast experience in the competition and their ability for many of their players to be comfortable regardless of the occasion or stage. The concern for United is whether they can maintain their form while the battle for honors on three fronts.

1. FC Barcelona - THE FAVORITE HANDS DOWN

Previous Ranking - 2

Updated Odds To Win - 6/5
Quaterfinal Match - Shaktar

What We Learned - Barcelona have struggled away from home in Europe and this could be a concern in future Champions League matches, however their ability to contain possession and dictate tempo while at the Nou Camp will ultimately lead them to the title. Another concern has been the play of their keeper Victor Valdes; he has been shaky this year.