Champions League Defender believes Atletico will be even tougher than Los Blancos

Coming out second best to Real Madrid in Saturday's Clasico leaves Gerard Pique eager for revenge over Los Blancos in the Champions League final.

It was the 29-year-old who netted the opener on the weekend and if the Blaugrana can overcome Atletico Madrid in their quarter-final tie, Pique fancies a rematch in Milan.

"I would like to face Madrid in the Champions League final," confirmed the Spaniard. "Anyone would want to play them and we should have more confidence, such is the legacy of [Johan] Cruyff.

"What we like are challenges, and again we play on Tuesday against a great rival. We have to win to show why we have won everything and are looking forward to doing it again."

Of course, to reach their second Champions League final in a row, Barcelona must overcome the Rojiblancos who have emerged as the main challengers for the La Liga title.

"They're having an excellent season," said Pique, "it will be more difficult than the Clasico.

"They're the second best team in Spain, according to the league. But, in the end, it boils down to us, if everything comes off we are unstoppable.

"We always try to win the tie in the first leg, so we will go all out from the start, trying to score as many goals as possible."

Furthermore, the World Cup winning defender is certain that his teammates are ready to bounce back from the disappointment of losing their 39-match unbeaten run.

"We are mad with desire to play on Tuesday," admitted Pique. "I'm convinced we will win the league and do everything to reach the Champions League final.

"Saturday was a defeat like any other, we had gone 39 games unbeaten before and now we have a unique opportunity to return to winning ways in a great match."