Leonardo Bonucci is “proud to be part of this team and Juventus will be respected in Europe from now on.”
This was their first Champions League Final since 2003, which ended in a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona.
“At the end of the day, we put in a great performance and during our best period of the game with a dubious incident on Pogba, Barcelona went on the counter to punish us,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia.
Leonardo Bonucci is “proud to be part of this team and Juventus will be respected in Europe from now on.”
This was their first Champions League Final since 2003, which ended in a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona.
“At the end of the day, we put in a great performance and during our best period of the game with a dubious incident on Pogba, Barcelona went on the counter to punish us,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia.
“Credit goes to a great Barcelona, but tonight Juventus did everything we could. Perhaps we lacked something in the box, but I am proud to be a part of this team.
“Every player wants to go all the way and win. It’s never nice to see the others celebrate. This Juve reached a maturity on a European level that we’ll be able to rely on for years.
“From now on, Juventus will be respected in Europe the way we used to be.”
Bonucci was asked about tactical problems, particularly in the first half where Juve struggled.
“With a trequartista it’s normal to allow some space for the full-backs, especially as Jordi Alba and Dani Alves are not afraid to burst into the box.
“We had the first two attacking moves of the game. Barcelona were better at finishing the chances they created, especially after four minutes.”