Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits their Champions League failings a year ago has spurred the team on to new levels this season.
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The Red Devils, 2011 finalists, failed to progress to the knockout stages last term after they finished a disappointing third in their group.
However, Ferguson's side have bounced back strongly in the competition this time around, sporting a perfect record in Group H following three wins from three.
And the Scot has revealed his players have raised their performances after he stressed the importance of qualifying for the Last 16 as Ferguson believes United can challenge the likes of Real Madrid, Bacelona and Borussia Dortmund for the trophy.
"I think it's a difficult tournament to win at any time," he said. "There has been a marked difference between this year and last year. We misread it last year. The previous group stages we were doing it quite easily but last year we certainly didn't.
"This year I've made sure we're playing a stronger team and hopefully we'll get to the next stage and that's what matters. We might win on Wednesday, we might lose or draw, but the important thing is that nine points gives us a great chance.
"I made a point about how strong the Champions League is and therefore we'll need to perform at a really high level to do that. You can't look past Real Madrid and Barcelona, that's fair to say, and I do think Dortmund will be about the Champions League this year.
"Those three teams have outstanding chances and I hope we can join them because we have a good squad of players."
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