Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci hopes the Serie A
champions can repeat last year's feats in the
Champions League.
Leonardo Bonucci believes Juventus have what it takes to make
an impact on the latter stages of the Champions League, even if
he feels they are not at the same level as Bayern Munich, Real
Madrid and Barcelona.
The Serie A champions made it to the final of the competition
last season, where Barca eventually proved too strong, winning
3-1 in Berlin, and Bonucci is hoping for a similarly impressive
campaign this term.
Juve have already booked their ticket for the knockout stages
and will clinch top spot in Group D if they get at least a draw
against Sevilla on Tuesday.
"We have to go to Sevilla and focus only on our own result.
Finishing top of the standings could give us a favourable draw
in the first knockout round and for that reason we have to come
back with a positive result on Tuesday night," Bonucci told the
official Juventus website.
"In Europe, we're perhaps not quite at the level of Barcelona,
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid but, with a touch of luck, our
usual discipline and a few moments of magic from our younger
players, we can make our mark on the Champions League
again this season."
Juve will be hoping Paulo Dybala can lead the way against
Sevilla following his fine performances in recent weeks, with
many comparing the young Argentine to compatriot Carlos
Tevez, who left the Turin giants to re-join Boca Juniors in the
off-season.
"They are very different players when you look at them. Carlos
was the focal point of our team, while Paulo is only 22 years of
age," Bonucci said.
"But he has immense quality and he'll only continue to blossom
if he's given the space to grow.
"I have no doubt that he will be a key part of this Juventus side
for a long time to come."
champions can repeat last year's feats in the
Champions League.
an impact on the latter stages of the Champions League, even if
he feels they are not at the same level as Bayern Munich, Real
Madrid and Barcelona.
The Serie A champions made it to the final of the competition
last season, where Barca eventually proved too strong, winning
3-1 in Berlin, and Bonucci is hoping for a similarly impressive
campaign this term.
Juve have already booked their ticket for the knockout stages
and will clinch top spot in Group D if they get at least a draw
against Sevilla on Tuesday.
"We have to go to Sevilla and focus only on our own result.
Finishing top of the standings could give us a favourable draw
in the first knockout round and for that reason we have to come
back with a positive result on Tuesday night," Bonucci told the
official Juventus website.
"In Europe, we're perhaps not quite at the level of Barcelona,
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid but, with a touch of luck, our
usual discipline and a few moments of magic from our younger
players, we can make our mark on the Champions League
again this season."
Juve will be hoping Paulo Dybala can lead the way against
Sevilla following his fine performances in recent weeks, with
many comparing the young Argentine to compatriot Carlos
Tevez, who left the Turin giants to re-join Boca Juniors in the
off-season.
"They are very different players when you look at them. Carlos
was the focal point of our team, while Paulo is only 22 years of
age," Bonucci said.
"But he has immense quality and he'll only continue to blossom
if he's given the space to grow.
"I have no doubt that he will be a key part of this Juventus side
for a long time to come."
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