Andrea Barzagli is eager to avoid Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final and feels this is his best Juventus squad.
The Bianconeri will face one of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Leicester City, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen after tomorrow’s draw.
“It’s a difficult choice and never easy to face one of the favourites in the quarter-finals,” Barzagli told JTV.
Andrea Barzagli is eager to avoid Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final and feels this is his best Juventus squad.
The Bianconeri will face one of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Leicester City, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen after tomorrow’s draw.
“It’s a difficult choice and never easy to face one of the favourites in the quarter-finals,” Barzagli told JTV.
“If I had to choose, I’d prefer not to meet Bayern, because I think they are in an exceptional period of form. When you get into the top eight in Europe, they’re all strong, even if on paper some might be easier than others.
“The objective, not just mine but for the entire team, is a sixth consecutive Scudetto. As a player, naturally, the ultimate would be to win the Champions League. In football you must always set new objectives and never stop dreaming!”
Barzagli was asked whether the current Juventus side was the best during his time at the club.
“In terms of the squad, probably… without taking anything away from previous years. We’ve perhaps reached the peak quality for Juve, but at the end of the day the final result counts more than your quality.
“We are in the running for three tournaments and we’ll try to play till the end! In the Champions League experience counts for a lot, so it’s important that Juventus are consistent and each year go as far as possible.
“What we’ve created here is this total connection both on and off the field, something you rarely find with other players. We first of all created personal friendship, and then substance on the pitch.
“Naturally there is hard work behind it, because otherwise you won’t go far.”
On Sunday afternoon, Juve visit Sampdoria, who are fresh from winning the Derby della Lanterna.
“Sampdoria are coming off some really impressive games and when they host Juventus, everyone steps up their game. They have no pressure and we know it will be a very difficult match.”