Real Madrid chief Emilio Butragueno says they're happy facing Manchester City in the Champions League.

Real will face City in the quarterfinal.

We'll play a quarter-final and we'll face it as it is," said Butragueno. "We challenge the reigning champions, a very strong team with an extraordinary squad. We hope to play a great match and make our fans happy.

"It will be a magnificent match for the public between two teams with an offensive approach and who love to play football and attack.

"I believe that matches of this type serve to increase people's passion for this beautiful sport."

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