Mighty Madrid next in APOEL's Firing Line

APOEL's historic run in the Champions League will receive the ultimate test this week when the tiny Cypriot club takes on mighty Real Madrid in arguably the biggest quarterfinal mismatch in the competition's history.

Having already made history by becoming the first Cypriot team to reach the Champions League's knockout stages, APOEL sparked street parties on the small Mediterranean island by eliminating seven-time French league winner Lyon in the last 16.

Madrid, a nine-time European champion with a galaxy of superstars that include Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas, will be next in APOEL's firing line when the first leg is played in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Reigning champion Barcelona visits AC Milan on Wednesday in another standout match.