Everton defender Sylvain Distin is looking forward to facing Real Madrid.

He can't wait to tackle Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in LA.

"I've always said I started playing football to play in those kinds of games and to play against those kinds of players," the defender told evertontv. "And even if it's not in a Champions League game, for me it's always enjoyable to play against a big-name striker. I'd rather do that than have an easy game. That's what I work hard for - to play in those games."