Hamit Altıntop told UEFA.com that it felt ‘strange’ to have scored against his former club as Galatasaray AŞ eliminated FC Schalke 04 4-3 on aggregate, whilst Nordin Amrabat praised his club’s supporters after the Turkish side progressed to the quarter-finals

Benedikt Höwedes and Teemu Pukki both told UEFA.com that FC Schalke 04 should be proud of their achievements in Europe this season despite losing 4-3 on aggregate to Galatasaray AŞ after a 3-2 second leg defeat in Germany

Mathieu Flamini told UEFA.com of his disappointment after AC Milan were knocked out of the competition after a 4-0 second leg defeat to FC Barcelona

Benedikt Höwedes has been at FC Schalke 04 since he was 13, almost half his lifetime, but as he prepares to lead the side out against Galatasaray AŞ he admits the novelty has not worn off.

Julian Draxler told UEFA.com FC Schalke 04 “did well” to draw 1-1 at Galatasaray AŞ, whilst Klaas-Jan Huntelaar added that his side will head into the second leg confident they can qualify for the quarter-finals

Toulouse FC loanee Umut Bulut is experiencing a memorable season with Galatasaray AŞ – a club at which he has friends, European football and two new high-profile team-mates.

"Even though I am Turkish and I know the city, living here is quite different," Hamit Altıntop tells UEFA.com as he continues to find his feet in a new city with Galatasaray AŞ.

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United FC for Real Madrid CF while FC Barcelona were paired with AC Milan in the round of 16 draw.

Lewis Holtby and Hilton gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after a 1-1 draw between Montpellier Hérault SC and FC Schalke 04.

Christian Fuchs and François Modesto spoke to UEFA.com after FC Schalke 04 beat Olympiacos FC 1-0 in Group B

The only player to score in every game in the group stage so far, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar tells Champions Matchday – the official magazine of the UEFA Champions League – why goals are "the elixir of life".

Lewis Holtby and Lukas Podolski gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after a 2-2 draw between FC Schalke 04 and Arsenal FC in Germany.

Ibrahim Afellay and Thomas Vermaelen gave their reaction to UEFA.com after FC Schalke 04 beat Arsenal FC 2-0 in Group B

Benedikt Höwedes and Rémy Cabella spoke to UEFA.com after FC Schalke 04's 2-2 draw with Montpellier Hérault SC.

Tranquillo Barnetta told UEFA.com of his relief that FC Schalke 04 weren’t punished for missed chances in Greece, whilst Djamel Abdoun was disappointed for Olympiacos fans after an opening defeat.

Julian Draxler said "it would be a great achievement" if FC Schalke 04 could repeat the heroics of their 2010/11 UEFA Champions League campaign and reach the semi-finals.

Emilio Butragueño, Marc Overmars, Valeri Karpin and Denis Law were among the big names to pick over the outcome of the UEFA Champions League draw on camera with UEFA.com.

The 2010/11 UEFA Champions League season ended as the 2006 and 2009 campaigns had, with FC Barcelona celebrating after a final win against English opposition.

In an exclusive interview with UEFA.com, Atsuto Uchida discusses FC Schalke 04's UEFA Champions League prospects, life in Germany and playing with "global great" Raúl González.