Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta, has warned Real Madrid not to underestimate Chelsea.

The Los Blancos are heavy favourites ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash, and many have written off Chelsea for this quarter-final Champions League clash.

Speaking ahead of the game, Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta said: “It’s a unique opportunity and only eight teams are here.

“It’s special and difficult. This is a tie that will demand the most of us, from each one and as a team, because we play against the current champions. It’s the third year in a row that we play against them. They have a lot of experience.”

He then added: “We are better than they think.

“All rivals must be treated with respect, with humility. We know that Real Madrid are a club with a great history in the competition and that is why we need to be at our best.”