Champions League Lorenzo Sanz believes cross-town rivals can easily be beaten

Lorenzo Sanz, ex-president of Real Madrid, has furthered the conflict between Real and Atletico Madrid this season, by expressing hope that Real face their Madrid rivals in the final since they can easily beat them.

The two clubs are each currently fighting on two fronts, with both attempting to reclaim the La Liga title from Barcelona and to reach the Champions League final.

Sanz, who acted as president of Real from 1985 to 1995 and as chairman from 1995 to 2000, oversaw considerable success as the team won both the 1998 and 2000 Champions League titles.

And the Spaniard believes that a potential final between Real and Atletico will end with only one result.

Sanz said on Sunday, "Hopefully Atletico reach the Champions League final, because we can beat them."

"We will win the Eleventh [Champions League]," the former president unabashedly assured.