Pepe: Juventus dreaming of winning Champions League

Juventus winger Simone Pepe has refused to rule out the possibility of winning the Champions League for the first time since 1996 this season.

The Bianconeri travel to Monaco with a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their quarter final tie, with Pepe insisting that it is important he and his teammates remain level-headed as they look to secure a first semi final appearance since 2002-03.

“Can we win the Champions League? Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Like us, it’s only right that the fans think big and dream of success. But it’s vital that we take every game as it comes,” the 31-year-old told JTV.

“When you have a united group, there’s no harm in dreaming and if we’re able to get past Monaco and make it to the semi-finals, anything is possible.

“This has been the most intense campaign I’ve ever played in, it’s vital we remain level-headed. My personal aims for the season are the same as the squad’s — to carry on winning.”