Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueno is hopeful the UEFA Champions League holders will be able to call on their currently injured players when they face Juventus in this year's semi-finals.
In Friday's draw in Nyon, Real were paired with Juve, in a repeat of the 1998 final, which was won 1-0 by the Spanish giants.
"It will be a very tough semi. Congratulations to Juventus and it will be an honour for Madrid as well," he said.
"If we get some players back from injury it will be better but it will be a tough semi-final nevertheless.
"Last year in theory we had the hardest draw and yet it turned out to be a straightforward tie against Bayern. We will play a great opponent, who defends well and is prepared tactically to give their all.
"We play the return leg at home, which could be an advantage for us, and of course we will try and get ahead when we go away.
"We will do all we can to please our fans. We go into a fascinating semi-final, with two very experienced sides and top quality players."
