"Real" Director E. Butragueno: "Bayern" is an exceptional opponent. © EuroFootball.com

Madrid's "Real" sports director Emilio Butragueno admitted that it will be a difficult task for the club to defeat Munich's "Bayern" in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

On Friday afternoon in Switzerland, the draw for the Old Continent tournament semi-final was held, and it was revealed that "Real" will face "Bayern".

"What can I say about 'Bayern', it is an exceptional organization. This club is a collective and exceptional opponent," said E. Butragueno.

"This is the fourth consecutive semi-final we are in. We have hope and we know it will be difficult to reach the final, but we will fight until the end," added the Spaniard.

The first leg between "Real" and "Bayern" will take place on April 23, with the second leg in Munich on April 29.