'This is what I live for' - Real Madrid manager Zidane relishing last-eight tie against Bayern

The Real Madrid coach will encounter former Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti, and insists it will be an occasion to remember.

Zidane, who was assistant to the Italian during Real's 2014 victory, repeated the success when taking over from Rafa Benitez, by winning the competition last season.

"Well, it's true that coming up against Ancelotti will be special," Zidane said.

"I've learned a lot by his side. He's a coach who did great things at this club and he's also a great person as well. I've had the fortune to get to know him closely. I'm happy that we're going to come up against each other because it's going to be a great game.

"There's a lot of respect between both managers. We're very happy to come up against a big club like Bayern."

Zidane also laughed off conspiracy theories suggesting his side receive favourable draws in the Champions League.

With the tie against the Germans flying in the face of such an idea, the Frenchman said: "I'm just smiling. We know now there's no such thing as hot balls in the draw.”

“There's no easy games. I know we're up against a really tough opponent. That's what we've got, there's nothing we can do about that.

"They're not going to be scared either. They have a very strong team, they're doing very well. It's going to be a great game for the fans and the world of football.

"Anything can happen, you need to know the team that's going to play, the players. It's not how we set up, it's the attitude that's the most important thing and the dedication we're going to put into the game."