Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic commented on the upcoming fight against Juventus in the Champions League.

Barcelona will meet with Juvenus in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League in Turin, where last year was defeated at the stage? finals.

"We remember how our last visit to this amazing stadium ended, but we hope that we can win this time, we have the opportunity to win.

I really respect the football club Juventus. Every result must be earned, the fact that they lost several matches this season does not mean that they are weaker than us. Tomorrow their fans will lead their favorite team forward and it will be incredibly difficult for us. We will meet with one of the best teams in the world, "Rakitich quotes the official website of Juventus.

Croatian midfielder singled out Juventus veteran Gianluigi Buffon, who a few days ago failed to reach his last World Cup with the Italian team.

"Buffon is absolutely unique. He did a lot for the world football. I think anyone who will make up his own symbolic team will put Buffon on the gate. Ochenb sorry that such a great player will not be able to play at another World Championships.

Note that the match Juventus - Barcelona will be held today, November 22. The beginning of the fight at 21:45 Kiev time.