Juventus chief Arrivabene concerned by Villarreal ‘experience’ in Europe

Juventus general manager Maurizio Arrivabene is concerned that Europa League holders Villarreal ‘have a certain experience’ in knockout ties.

The Champions League Round of 16 kicks off at 20.00 GMT.

The first leg ended 1-1 in Spain, you can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the decider on the LIVEBLOG.

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“Seeing the stadium fill up with people is an incredible sensation,” Arrivabene told Juventus TV.

“Villarreal are a team and Unai Emery a coach who already won the Europa League last season, so have a certain experience in these knockout matches. We are at this stage, we must focus on ourselves and putting in a good performance.”

There was a boost for Juventus yesterday when the Under-19 side beat Liverpool 2-0 to reach the Youth League quarter-finals for the first time.

“Juve have always been a European club, as proved by the fact we are here playing the Champions League Round of 16 against Villarreal.

“The lads put in a fantastic performance and the women’s team will be in the Champions League next week with Lyon, so we can’t get more European than that.”