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Leicester defender Christian Fuchs wants headline name in Champions League last 16

Leicester defender Christian Fuchs has targeted a big scalp in the Champions League after the Foxes reached the knockout stages.

Claudio Ranieri's side qualified for the last 16 with a game to spare after winning Group G following their 2-1 victory over Bruges on Tuesday.

Porto's 0-0 draw in Copenhagen gave Leicester a five-point lead at the top and they go to Portugal for their final game next month certain of their place in the second round.

Christian Fuchs celebrates Leicester's victory over Bruges with captain Wes Morgan
Christian Fuchs celebrates Leicester's victory over Bruges with captain Wes Morgan
Shinji Okazaki wheels away in celebration after scoring against Bruges on Tuesday
Shinji Okazaki wheels away in celebration after scoring against Bruges on Tuesday

Fuchs set up Shinji Okazaki's opener before Riyad Mahrez's penalty clinched victory, despite Jose Izquierdo pulling a goal back, and the former Austria international said getting Real Madrid in next month's draw would compare to last season's shock title victory.