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Butragueno insists Real Madrid can see off Lyon

Real Madrid chief Emilio Butragueno admits they're eyeing revenge over Champions League opponents Lyon.

Lyon got the better of Madrid in the same stage of the competition last season.

"This is a cruel but thrilling competition," explained Butragueno, according to Madrid's official website. "We drew Lyon and must accept it. There is a lot of parity in football today. Ties are determined with few goals and every aspect of the game is important.

"We must be very focused and know that the return leg is being played at home. We are more than capable of making the quarter-finals. Let's see what shape we are in come February. It's time that our Round of 16 fortunes change."

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