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Barca are level 1-1 with Real Madrid having played one leg in the domestic competition, while they are set to face AC Milan at San Siro in the last 16 of the European competition on Wednesday.

"In a few days we play the Champions League and the Copa del Rey," Xavi told Sport.es.

"There will be seven or eight tough games and we have high hopes to do well and get to the cup final and secure Champions League progress.

The striker is hugely in-demand among the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid, if reports are to be believed. 

However, this latest admittance from the Colombian attacker could scupper any plans for sides to bid for him in the summer.

The 27-year-old arrived at the La Liga club in 2011 from Porto, has continued to cement his status as one of the best forwards in the world, and hopes he can use his goals to help keep Atletico fighting for elite European football.

"I have a contract with Atletico for three more years, therefore, that's the best option," he told Mundo Deportivo.

Nigerian Ambrose, 24, and Wilson, 27, played in Celtic's 3-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League last 16, with the former receiving considerable flak following a poor performance that saw him make vital mistakes in defence and attack, just a few days after he had helped Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations.

But Lennon said both players have been impressive so far this season, saying that Ambrose has caught the attention of 'top clubs in different countries' and that Wilson is 'worth looking at' for an England call-up.

The two European powerhouses come face-to-face on Wednesday at San Siro, and coach Allegri wants his side to play to the best of their abilities and believe they can knock the La Liga leaders out of the competition.

"It will be a wonderful night tomorrow (Wednesday), where the most successful club will face the best team in the world. We will give our all and face Barca with courage, strength and spirit," he told reporters.

The Italian was given the honour after leading Juventus to the Scudetto last season, only five years after the club was competing in Italy's second division after the match-fixing scandal.

"It won't be easy to win the league again. We'll try to do it, bearing in mind that the Champions League is a dream and the dreams sometimes may come true or may vanish," Conte said.

British media have speculated that Conte could be the man to take over at Chelsea later this year and when asked about the reports, the tactician offered no denials.

The Dutch midfielder is delighted to be playing in the top continental competition once again, having helped Inter win it in 2010, and is looking forward to the last-16 first-leg clash with Jens Keller's side.

"The Champions League is the top tournament of Europe," he told Galatasaray TV. "We're ready for the match and can't wait to play it.

"It's going to be a magnificent match. We should play our game and go to Germany with an advantage. In my opinion, playing home is the same, being in a better position than our opponents is what's important.

The 22-year-old began the season at previous club Wigan but before the end of the transfer window, switched to European champions Chelsea where he has caught the eye, scoring five goals in his debut year at the club.

The former Crystal Palace man has also now tasted international success after starring at Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations triumph in South Africa, where he scored twice and was acclaimed as one of the players of the tournament.

"If anybody had told me that I would be playing for Chelsea and winning the Nations Cup by the beginning of this year, I would not have believed it," Moses told the official FIFA website.