Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba refuses to give up on their Champions League tie with Real Madrid.

Gala host Real needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit.

"I have a special relationship with the Champions League - it is a trophy I had to wait a long time to touch," Drogba told uefa.com.

"It is a real joy for me to be back in the Champions League, and especially to hear its anthem at the beginning of each game.

"I have found a club that is ambitious, with a great project. They at some point want to win the Champions League. It is a great choice for me.

"I wanted to rediscover the passion I experienced in Marseille. I want to be part of this adventure, part of this challenge. This is something very exciting."