Gianluigi Buffon spoke ahead of Juventus’ Champions League clash against Barcelona, optimistic but respectful before the Spanish giants.
Juventus will meet Barcelona in the Champions League final on June 6. Juventus defeated another Spanish team, Real Madrid, in order to make it to Berlin and will need to repeat the feat to complete a treble of trophies.
“Before an event like this [Champions League final], the more the days pass and more the tension rises,” Buffon told Tuttosport.
“We are aware that we are not favourites; I would say we have about a 30 percent chance of winning. We know we are a good team but they [Barcelona] are very strong.
“We created momentum after the win against Real Madrid, and winning two trophies after it [Scudetto and Coppa Italia] is proof that we can be optimistic.
“We will need 100 percent of even a little luck; but in football, it is not always the strongest who wins.”
The Juventus captain also touched on being a potential candidate for the Ballon d’Or.
“It would be an honour for me and a great prize after this fantastic season,” Buffon said to Tuttosport.
