By Anna Italia
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Here are the declarations of Juventus Captain Gianluigi Buffon during the press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Semifinal Second Leg game, Real Madrid vs Juventus to be played on Wednesday 13 May at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain at 20:45.

Buffons saying,  “It’s a proud occasion for everyone associated with Juventus: players, backroom staff, club and fans”

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I agree with Buffon that it is a deserved reward for all the hard work that Juventus has gone into restoring the club as a genuine force on the European stage.

Speaking to the media in Spain, the captain said: “It’s a proud occasion for all associated with Juventus: players, backroom staff, club and fans. After years of suffering we’ve deserved this opportunity.

“I’m very proud of the journey that’s brought us here and I’d like to thank the lads who have stayed here to get the legend of Juventus up and running again.”

As reported by Juventus official site, with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg at Juventus Stadium, Buffon says the Bianconeri must avoid the temptation to sit back and protect their slender advantage at the Santiago Bernabeu, especially in light of Los Blancos’ prolific scoring record on home soil.

“Plenty of teams have lost here and the goalkeeper usually leaves the field having conceded at least one goal. They’re that good up front that we’d end up coming away with a few regrets if we just tried to sit back and defend. We’ll aim to play with intelligence, given that we have an advantage, minimal as it is.

“We’ve exceeded every expectation considering we’re also in the Coppa Italia final. Each of us harbours the desire to make this dream come true, but we know that the only way to get to the final is by going out and playing football.”

UEFA Champions League Round Semifinals, Second Leg

Real Madrid – Juventus
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Madrid, Spain

20:45