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Mark my words, brother. It's gonna happen.
Would love to meet you when that time comes.
And you'll get what you want in the end. We're juventini, that's how we roll.
Nedved: Barcelona big favourites
Juventus director Pavel Nedved believes Barcelona are big favourites in next Saturday’s Champions League final, but that his side stand a chance.
Nedved was part of the last Bianconeri team to reach a Champions League final in 2003 and explained that he fears Barcelona’s talented attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
“I am superstitious, so I have to say that Barcelona are big favourites,” he said to Isport Blesk.
“The favourites tag often gives teams more pressure and I think we have a good chance.
“Anyone who has that front three in their team begins every match 2-0 up…They have so much talent that it’s hard to know how to stop them.
“They are unpredictable and can do anything, but the match is open.
“Barcelona have a great attack but we defend well and not only that, we want to create problems for their backline.
“What we mustn’t do is be passive and hand Barca the initiative. They are used to playing in that situation. We must be careful, otherwise it won’t end well.
The former Czech Republic international reflected on the differing emotions as a player and director and also the changes the Bianconeri have experienced in recent years.
“To be honest, there are maybe more emotions now. As a director you feel the value of the club more.
“When I was a player I knew what to do and the emotions were on the pitch mainly. Now I feel responsible for the whole club.
“Winning the Champions League would be very significant for me. We didn’t expect to get this far, but we deserve it.
“Juventus have changed a lot in the course of the last five years, first of all we’ve returned to the summit of Italian football.
“I’d say that in Italy we dominate, while in Europe it’s not so simple. This season we’ve gone far in the Champions League, but there are still three or four teams stronger than us. We still have work to do.”
Juventus director Pavel Nedved believes Barcelona are big favourites in next Saturday’s Champions League final, but that his side stand a chance.
Nedved was part of the last Bianconeri team to reach a Champions League final in 2003 and explained that he fears Barcelona’s talented attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
“I am superstitious, so I have to say that Barcelona are big favourites,” he said to Isport Blesk.
“The favourites tag often gives teams more pressure and I think we have a good chance.
“Anyone who has that front three in their team begins every match 2-0 up…They have so much talent that it’s hard to know how to stop them.
“They are unpredictable and can do anything, but the match is open.
“Barcelona have a great attack but we defend well and not only that, we want to create problems for their backline.
“What we mustn’t do is be passive and hand Barca the initiative. They are used to playing in that situation. We must be careful, otherwise it won’t end well.
The former Czech Republic international reflected on the differing emotions as a player and director and also the changes the Bianconeri have experienced in recent years.
“To be honest, there are maybe more emotions now. As a director you feel the value of the club more.
“When I was a player I knew what to do and the emotions were on the pitch mainly. Now I feel responsible for the whole club.
“Winning the Champions League would be very significant for me. We didn’t expect to get this far, but we deserve it.
“Juventus have changed a lot in the course of the last five years, first of all we’ve returned to the summit of Italian football.
“I’d say that in Italy we dominate, while in Europe it’s not so simple. This season we’ve gone far in the Champions League, but there are still three or four teams stronger than us. We still have work to do.”
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