UEFA.com newsdesk:
The Telegraph reports Manchester United FC were ushered through a side exit upon arrival at Istanbul airport to by-pass the habitual warm welcome from Galatasaray AŞ fans. The paper wrote: "When asked whether United had avoided the Galatasaray supporters, Sir Alex Ferguson said: 'Yes, absolutely. We dodged it, we came underground!'"

Berend Scholten en route to Brussels (@UEFAcomBerendS):
'Ready for the hunt for a European Spring' is the headline on the sports section of Het Nieuwsblad this morning, with the sub-heading: 'Anderlecht count on their best team for victory against AC Milan.'

The newspaper thinks RSC Anderlecht coach John van den Brom will play the same team that has been successful in recent weeks, including the victory against FC Zenit St Petersburg.

"At the San Siro we all fought like lions," says goalkeeper Silvio Proto inside the paper. "In terms of defensive organization and our attitude, it was one of our best games. This, however, will not be the same Milan as two months ago. Okay, we also have more confidence than we had then, but it still is the small Anderlecht versus the big Milan."

Alex O'Henley in Glasgow (@UEFAcomAlexO):
Celtic FC defender Efe Ambrose believes Neil Lennon's Lions can be the best Hoops side ever. The 24-year-old Nigeria defender has told the Evening Times newspaper Lennon's young side are about to play the biggest game of their careers tonight against SL Benfica in Lisbon, but Ambrose reckons reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League could provide a springboard to even greater success.

"The more you win, the more confident you are that you can play at this level,” said Ambrose. "We never thought we would be able to get three points in Moscow or against Barcelona or play the way we did there. Now we know we can do it and believe in ourselves and believe in the team that we can really do something in the Champions League. There is more to come. We are young and most of us are just starting, but I believe this team is going to be the best Celtic has ever seen."

Ben Gladwell in Turin:
'The night of truth' titles Turin's Tuttosport daily sports newspaper. Juventus coach Antonio Conte has sent out a plea for the fans to get the venue rocking and make it intimidating for Chelsea FC while Tuttosport suggests the stadium announcer should be reading out 40,000 names when he delivers the team lineups prior to kick-off because the fans can play their part too. The tifosi (fans) have responded to Conte's call, turning up early at the Juventus Stadium to set up what promises to be a striking backdrop of colour when the teams emerge tonight.