Lazio president Claudio Lotito is confident of a strong showing tomorrow night against Champions League opponents Real Madrid.

"Just to be amongst the 32 biggest clubs in Europe is a reason to be proud," Lotito grinned.

"This will be a very difficult game, but we will approach it with determination and spirit. I want to see us play as a tight unit like we did last season and then the result could come.

"But we are at a disadvantage playing a side like Real this early as we want to grow as the campaign continues."