Thomas Muller says Bayern Munich has fond memories of facing Juventus after it was drawn against the Serie A title-holder in the Champions League round of 16.

The Bundesliga heavyweight saw off Juve in the 2012-13 quarterfinals on the way to winning the European Cup, while it also faced the Turin side in the 2009-10 group stage, drawing 0-0 in Bavaria before thrashing the Italian club 4-1 away.

Now led by Pep Guardiola, Bayern must overcome last season's beaten finalist as it seeks to add to its five European crowns.

"Juventus have a very clever team and Mario Mandzukic is obviously a great striker. We all know him from his time at Bayern," Muller told the club's official website. "We have nothing but good memories of Juventus in the Champions League. I am really looking forward to playing at the Juventus Stadium. That will be a great experience."

Philipp Lahm, meanwhile, is eagerly anticipating the tie with Juve as well and believes Massimiliano Allegri's men will prove to be a tough opponent.

"It will be a great tie between two top teams, a European classic," Lahm stated. "Juventus made it to the final last season and it will be a major challenge. But we want to make the quarterfinals and will give our all to make it."

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge feels Juve will be a difficult opponent and has warned his team that it will need to be at its best in order to reach the quarterfinals.

"It is a difficult draw, but an attractive one as well," he said. "We will meet Mandzukic again.

"We will need to great performances to see off the Italian champions."