Miranda has admitted that he believes that Real Madrid are the strongest side in the world - but pointed out that the European champions haven't defeated Atletico Madrid once this season.
Real overcame Atleti 4-1 after extra-time to win last year's Champions League but Diego Simeone's side have since beaten their city rivals over two legs in both the Supercopa de Espana and Copa del Rey last 16, as well as home and away in La Liga.
Consequently, while Miranda has the utmost respect for Los Blancos, he says Atleti have nothing to fear ahead of this month's Champions League quarter-final tie between the two sides.
“They will be two tough matches," the Brazilian told Estadao. "Real Madrid have an incredibly strong team and currently they are the best in the world, but they’re not unbeatable.
"We’re very competitive and we’ve met face to face on six occasions this season and not lost."
Miranda admitted, though, that Atleti will have to pay special attention to Cristiano Ronaldo, who signalled his return to form with five goals in Real's Liga rout of Granada at the weekend.
“It’s necessary to be very focused and very organised [around Ronaldo]," the centre-half said.
"When we attack it’s important to keep our defensive order. It’s fundamental to always keep a player like this by your side.
"Also, if he loses the ball, we should get it back as soon as possible."
Atleti currently sit third in La Liga and can close to within two points of Real within a win over Real Sociedad on Tuesday.
However, Miranda does not believe that the Rojiblancos have much chance of holding onto their Spanish title, with Barca currently four points further ahead of Real.
“We’re off the pace of the leaders, who are nine points ahead," the Selecao star added. "We’ve got to face them [Barca, on May 17] and it could happen, but I think the fight for the title will be difficult.
"Our aim is to be second or third; to get a place in the Champions League."
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