Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo has described Champions League semi-final opponents Real Madrid as the ``most important club side in the world'', but insists his team will face the holders without fear.

Less than 48 after clinching their fourth successive Serie A crown, Juve are re-focusing their efforts on Europe, where they are hoping to reach their first Champions League final since 2003.

Standing between them and a place in the showpiece, though, are Spanish giants Real, who were crowned European champions for a record 10th time last season.

It is a tough test for Juve, who are still in the running for the treble this season, but Pirlo is in optimistic mood ahead of Tuesday's first leg in Turin.

``We have the same chances as they do to progress,'' Pirlo said on his club's official website.

``We weren't ready for the Champions League in previous years. But this team has gained experience and we know we can do well and play without fear.

``Now that we are here, we want to go all the way.

``To win it would be a dream come true, for me and for my team-mates.''

Pirlo, who has played in seven European semi-finals and won the Champions League title twice at AC Milan under current Real coach Carlo Ancelotti, knows the Spaniards must be respected, though.

The 35-year-old added: ``Real are the most important club in the world.

``They have a lot of experience in this type of games and have a team of champions.''

Juve are unbeaten at home in European competition this season and have won five and lost just one of their seven meetings with Real in Turin.

The previous time the two superpowers met in Italy was in last season's group stages, with the game ending 2-2.

``The first leg is crucial and we'll need to play with intelligence as we have done in recent years,'' Pirlo said. ``We'll be mindful but also show some swagger, because we have a dream to fulfil and nothing to lose, but also aware that there's a second leg to follow.''

The hosts will be without midfielder Paul Pogba, who has been sidelined since March with a hamstring injury.

Real go into the contest without the services of midfielder Luka Modric and striker Karim Benzema because of injuries as they look to end a run of seven successive trips to Italy without a win.

However, Ancelotti does have Gareth Bale back, with the Wales international coming on as a second-half substitute in Saturday's 3-2 triumph at Sevilla after recovering from a calf injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final clash against Atletico Madrid.

Real, who are two points behind leaders Barcelona in La Liga with three games remaining, are confident they can bring home a positive result against one of Ancelotti's former clubs on Tuesday night.

Ancelotti was in charge of Juve from 1999 until 2001 before joining Milan.

``We have an Italian coach that knows Juventus very well,'' Real midfielder Toni Kroos said. ``I think that will help us.

``We are going to do all that we can to reach the final knowing that no club has managed to defend the Champion League crown.

``This is our biggest challenge of the year.''

http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/match/419901/juventus-real-madrid/preview

X2!

Juventus will go down.

I see a Barca vs Real Madrid final...

I see Madrid winning by a slim margin.

Javier Hernadez_1 goal
Christiano Ronaldo_2 goals
James Rodriquez_1 goal

positive for RMD is that Pogba is not playing but the fear of Pirlo and free kicks is daunting.
I hope Raphael Pepe and Sergio dont make silly fouls in front of 18 yard box. They should remember we dont have a solid goal keeper at the back as before.

A 3-1 win for Madrid.

The odds Favour Madrid,but the last time this two sides met at this stage,Juventus went on to qualify to the finals....
I pitch my tent with Juventus!!
....
#fact:No team has won the Champions league back to back..So either way,Madrid is going..Better now,than a finals humiliation!
...
Juventus Advantage:
The underdog status..

philfearon:
The odds Favour Madrid,but the last time this two sides met at this stage,Juventus went on to qualify to the finals....
I pitch my tent with Juventus!!
....
#fact:No team has won the Champions league back to back..So either way,Madrid is going..Better now,than a finals humiliation!
Juventus Advantage:
The underdog status..

So because no team has done it means Madrid won't be able?

philfearon:
The odds Favour Madrid,but the last time this two sides met at this stage,Juventus went on to qualify to the finals....
I pitch my tent with Juventus!!
....
#fact:No team has won the Champions league back to back..So either way,Madrid is going..Better now,than a finals humiliation!
...
Juventus Advantage:
The underdog status..

Translation.... I am anti Real Madrid and I don't want them to win

philfearon:
The odds Favour Madrid,but the last time this two sides met at this stage,Juventus went on to qualify to the finals....
I pitch my tent with Juventus!!
....
#fact:No team has won the Champions league back to back..So either way,Madrid is going..Better now,than a finals humiliation!
...
Juventus Advantage:
The underdog status..

Story, story.Tell me more.After beating Juve in both games, we are storming Berlin to beat whichever FCB we meet.We were the 1st to win and defend the european cup and we will be the first to defend the UCL.

just dnt know y i hate football



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i go leave una there commot go find where i go chop eba

I go watch am

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MADRID WIL WIN WIT 2 GOALS TO NOTHIN

I honestly see Juve scaling through... It will be madrid's horrible night,i forsee 2-0 in juve's favour. Buffon,vidal,tevez,pirlo all in gud shape

Juventus 2-1 Real Madrid

Hala Madrid

Juventus 0-1 real madrid
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that of the remaining 4 teams in UCL, Barcelona is the only team with no injured player?








JUJU DEY SMELL

Madrid all the way!!

Juventus oya keep it real

Italians won't give up this match.

Juve fit beat Madrid this night o but i want Madrid in the finals

want to give them another beating of their life


#FCBForLife#

I don't want back to back! Let Juventus triumph ultimately.

Iaz93:
So because no team has done it means Madrid won't be able?

Watch and learn bro..

Juve fit beat Madrid this night o but i want Madrid in the finals

want to give them another beating of their life


#FCBForLife#

usbcable:

Translation.... I am anti Real Madrid and I don't want them to win

Make I siddon for Here

Krasid:
Story, story.Tell me more.After beating Juve in both games, we are storming Berlin to beat whichever FCB we meet.We were the 1st to win and defend the european cup and we will be the first to defend the UCL.

Man U thought so too in 2009,especially as they had the World Best Player on their side in C.Ronaldo...
We(Barca) thought so too,with the World best player(Messi) on our side too..
Bayern Munich must have had the same line of thought last year too..
#Justsaying!

There is no room for fear and the team with lesser mistakes take the day.All 4 teams are capable of winning UCL.