Raphael Varane targeting more Champions League glory for Real Madrid

Raphael Varane has set his sights on yet another Champions League crown with Real Madrid this season.

The French centre-back, 26, has already won Europe's premier club competition four times with Los Blancos, but the defender is keen to add to that total.

Following a record-breaking three successive titles, Madrid were knocked out in the round-of-16 last term by surprise semi-finalists Ajax, who won 5-3 on aggregate.

The disappointment of that premature exit has only made Varane more determined to reclaim a trophy held in high esteem by his club.

"For Madrid, the Champions League is something very special," Varane said in Madrid's pre-match press conference, according to Marca.

"For me personally, it motivates me a lot. I believe that it is the hardest competition to win at club level and it excites a lot of people.

"We want to win everything, but the Champions League is very special."

Varane faces a return to his native France as Los Blancos take on Paris-Saint Germain in a tricky-looking opening match to kick off their quest for continental glory.