Atletico's Torres ready to battle against Bayern

Munich - Striker Fernando Torres says Atletico Madrid is ready for "a battle" at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, second-leg, to keep its Milan dream alive.

Diego Simeone's Atletico arrived in Munich holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg thanks to Saul Niguez's solo winner in last Wednesday's 1-0 victory in Madrid.

Atletico is bidding to reach the Champions League final on May 28 in Milan having lost 4-1 after extra-time in the 2014 final to neighbours Real Madrid.

Spain international Torres says it will do everything to ensure Bayern coach Pep Guardiola signs off his third and final year in Munich with a third defeat to Spanish opposition in the European semi-finals.

"We'd die for each other, we fight for each other on the field and it'll be a another battle against Bayern tomorrow," said Torres.

The 32-year-old is enjoying a new lease on life at Atletico having played in 10 of Madrid's European games this season and says the secret to its success is simply hard work.

"The most important thing is that we know who we are and that we are nothing unless we work as a team," he said.

"We've conceded one of the fewest amount of goals in Europe this season and we score in nearly every game, so if you put the two together, it's a good combination.

"I enjoy every day and every game and when I see young players who play at the highest level, it's wonderful and you have to learn from their attitude.

"I am thankful to be back here with Atletico, but tomorrow, we are going to play a very important game which we want to win."