AC Milan, who have signed Beckham on a short-term loan from LA Galaxy, were drawn against his former club Manchester United in the last 16 knockout round while Inter Milan, where Mourinho is now coach, were paired with Chelsea, where he won two Premier League titles in three seasons.
"There are two clashes between Italian and English teams which will put two of the biggest sides in Europe out," Barcelona's technical director Txiki Begiristain told Gol television after the holders were given a relatively easy tie against troubled VfB Stuttgart.
"That makes a potential quarter-final even more attractive."
Manchester United director of communications Phil Townsend told Sky Sports News: "He'll get a fantastic reception as players coming back usually do at United.
"Obviously he was a very popular player with the fans when he was there, a terrific servant for the club and we all hope he is playing for them."
Milan's organisational Umberto Gandini told reporters: "I think David wanted this match and destiny looked after him.
"It's one of the historical challenges you find on the way through the Champions League.
"It's a difficult match but we can only we helped by the fact that the last time we played Manchester United, we qualified."
"It's always good to go back to a place where you have been successful and I think it will be a difficult match for both teams," Figo told reporters. "He brought them titles. I think the people love him and it will be an emotional return for him."
