MADRID (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his side must prove they are worthy of being among Europe's top-eight teams as they prepare to host Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash on Wednesday.

Atletico, who are all but out of the LaLiga title race in fourth place a full 17 points behind leaders Real Madrid, have won only three of their last eight games in all competitions.