Gonzalo Higuain feels Juventus and Real Madrid have “the same mentality: you’ve got to win it all. Hopefully it’s the right Champions League year for us.”

The Argentine sat down for a lengthy interview with Tuttosport newspaper.

“The hunger to win that you find in Madrid is practically the same as that in Turin – both Real Madrid and Juventus fight to go all the way in every competition,” said Pipita.

Gonzalo Higuain feels Juventus and Real Madrid have “the same mentality: you’ve got to win it all. Hopefully it’s the right Champions League year for us.”

The Argentine sat down for a lengthy interview with Tuttosport newspaper.

“The hunger to win that you find in Madrid is practically the same as that in Turin – both Real Madrid and Juventus fight to go all the way in every competition,” said Pipita.

“In both cases the fans are demanding, but also nice. I arrived here to celebrate many trophies and Juventus were born to win, that’s what the history books show. Winning is the only thing that counts and they prepare you for that, turning you into a tank.

“There might be a different style of football from Juve to Madrid, but the mentality is the same: you’ve got to win it all.

“What really strikes me and continues to do so even after months is seeing the way these players train even after winning five Scudetti in a row. When you see people like that, it makes you want to fight even harder to achieve those objectives.

“I’ve always worked with elite teammates in my career, but admittedly training every day with the likes of Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and the other defenders is a real test. Facing the best is what makes you better.

“Who is the most aggressive defender in training? Chiellini. My father was a defender and he says the ‘BBC’ trio is his favourite defensive unit in the world.”

The Bianconeri will take on Porto in the Champions League Round of 16 next month.

“I know Porto, as I already played against them in the Europa League with Napoli. They are tough, but it’ll all depend on our approach.

“We’ve got to be calm, but at the same time aware it is a competition that Juventus want to win. We hope it’s the right year for us.”

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