Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain is anticipating a 'spectacular clash' against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter finals. The last-eight draw paired Barcelona and Arsenal, who are usually lauded for their exciting brand of football, together in a repeat of the 2006 final. "This will be the most spectacular of all the quarter-finals in terms of football," Begiristain said on Friday. "These are two teams that play open football and the match will be a duel to keep hold of the ball." Arsenal, who have never won Europe's premier club competition, host Barcelona at Emirates Stadium in the first leg on March 31. The second leg will take place at the Nou Camp seven days later.