"Italian teams are always tough to play against and you always know you will be in for a difficult game." said Benitez.
"They beat Real Madrid in the last game with a late goal in extra time so we know they will be difficult opponents for us. But we will be difficult opponents for them as well.
"They haven't conceded many goals in the competition this season so that means they have a good defence, but they also have good forwards. They are very strong.
"We're at home in the first leg and our idea will be to be careful and not to concede any goals if possible. Then we will see what we can do. This is the Champions League and over two legs anything is possible.
"It is a tough draw but I'm confident we can do well in the tie."