Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has given his reaction to the Champions League quarterfinal draw that sees the German champions facing Real Madrid next month.

The Austria international is relishing the prospect of facing one of his former teammates at Bayern Munich, Toni Kroos, who has been on the payroll of Real Madrid for the past three seasons.

“It will be an excellent quarterfinal. Real is a world class team, we must be very well prepared for the match, ” Alaba told Bayern’s official webpage.

“Of course, it will be great to see Tony Kroos again. To play against the former team is a special case.”

The first leg will he held in Munich while the second leg takes place at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid).

Igho Kingsley