Leonardo Bonucci expressed his delight at the hard-fought point earned courtesy of last night’s remarkable comeback at the home of defending European champions Chelsea.
The defender, speaking exclusively to Sky, was unfortunate to see Oscar’s speculative long-range strike take a wicked deflection and loop past Buffon for the hosts’ first, but recovered to play his part in a memorable performance at Stamford Bridge.
Bonucci began: “We’re satisfied at gaining an important draw from a tough venue. We’re back in Europe with our heads held high and need to keep showing this hunger to make us feared by everyone.
“Last night we again displayed that we’re a team with great values. We have drive, the desire to never give up and can hold our own wherever we play.”
When Oscar doubled his tally 60 seconds after establishing the lead, many expected Chelsea - who have yet to lose a Champions League group game in their last 27 outings in West London - to go on and comfortably wrap up all three points.
But the 25-year-old believes the Bianconeri’s never-say-die attitude was always destined to give Conte’s men a glimmer of hope.
“The two goals conceded in quick succession were certainly a blow, but we didn’t drop our heads. We did well to get back into the game in the first half and then we drew level through Quagliarella.
“It was a move prepared on the training ground and demonstrates that our work during the week pays dividends. Our preparations with Conte enable us to be calm when we take to the field and we know that whoever is on the bench will stick to his game plan.”
Source: Juventus.com
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