We will beat Real Madrid again- Fernando Torres

Babalola Tomiwa

On-loan AC Milan striker at Atletico Madrid, Fernando Torres has described Wednesday's Champions League match

against city rivals, Real Madrid as the most special of his career.

The Diego Simeone boys held the Galacticos to a goalless draw at the Vincent de Caldron last Tuesday to set up a crucial 2nd led match in the quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It will be the eighth time the two sides have met this term, with Carlo Ancelotti's men failing to win any of the previous encounters.

With Atletico's last defeat to the Blancos coming in the Champions League final last season, Torres believes the opportunity to knock their adversaries out of the competition this time around is a "special" one.

“I've been fortunate to play the final of the Champions League and the Europa League, but with Atleti it is different," he said.

"I've always said that my dream is to win titles with Atletico and we must keep fighting. I've played in games that are more important than this one, but not as special.”

The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker has endured a mixed start to life since his return to the Vicente Calderon in January. He scored twice as they knocked Madrid out of the Copa del Rey and tucked away the winning penalty against Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 of the Champions League.

However, he has often been overlooked for a starting place, with coach Diego Simone preferring Mario Mandzukic and Antoine Griezmann to star up front. 

The Spain international is happy with his role in the team thus far, though.

“Competition is good for the squad. One must always be prepared for when the time comes. I'm enjoying every day of my return to Atletico.

“People who understand sport will understand what I mean. I'm happy with how things are going, how I played in big games. But I will not settle. I want to play.” goal