Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago has said his team will keep fighting to win the Champions League -- but warned that the ambition must not turn into an obsession.
Atletico have been beaten by city rivals Real Madrid in two of the last three finals and have fallen at the last hurdle three times in all.
Speaking to Marca, former Portugal international Tiago said that it was his dream to win the competition but stressed that it was important for Atletico to enjoy themselves.
"To win a Champions League is so difficult, and it cannot become an obsession for us," he said. "You must enjoy the journey and all the games.
"The great thing about the Champions League is you play against all the best teams, and we love to compete against the best. We have not managed to win it yet, but we will keep on trying until one day it finally arrives."
The midfielder signed a one-year extension to his Atletico contract in May, and said: "I'm 35, and when this season is over I'll be 36.
"I'm closer to the end of my career and that is why I'm going to take advantage of the time I'm on the pitch and enjoy every minute.
"I'm enjoying myself, but the day that I know I cannot play at this level, I will be the first to raise my arm and say so."
He said he was considering a career in coaching once his playing days had drawn to a close and said he believed his career as a midfielder could help him.
"There is a big link as you must be aware of everything -- defence, attack, the organisation of the team," he said.
"You are the centre of the team. I believe this helps towards being a coach in the future."
Thiago said he had "learned so much" from club coach Diego Simeone, explaining: "If you believe in what you are doing, the players will follow you.
"He has brought a union to Atletico, made the players feel secure and relaxed."