Manchester United defender Gerard Pique is determined to leave Real Zaragoza with a place in next season's UEFA Cup.

Three teams are currently battling for the two UEFA Cup places in La Liga, with fifth-placed Zaragoza heading the chase on 59 points, the same tally as sixth-placed Villarreal and two ahead of stuttering Atletico Madrid.

Zaragoza are at Recreativo Huelva today and Pique said: "We have fought hard all year and we are in a privileged situation now. We can't let that slip away."

The match in Huelva could also be the last appearance in a Zaragoza shirt for highly-rated centre-back Gabriel Milito, but coach Victor Fernandez insists the Argentina international is still focused 100% on Sunday's match despite doubts about his future.

"He is someone with his head in the right place. I have no doubts. He is a winner, he has his foot in all the plays and sets an example for others to follow," said Fernandez, who refused to talk about transfer rumours surrounding the defender.

"I have read and heard about it, but until I am informed officially about this subject I will not say anything."