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Buffon reveals Juventus’ ‘most serious’ mistake against Real Madrid

Playing the Champions League winners over two legs increases the chances of the Italians righting the wrongs they made last year, says the keeper

Gianluigi Buffon feels that Juventus were overconfident prior to last season’s Champions League final against Real Madrid and hopes they can avoid making the same mistake when they meet the Spanish side in this year's competition.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper has never won the European Cup in his distinguished career but came as close as ever nearly 12 months ago as Madrid defeated them 3-1 in the final in Cardiff.

The Italian side had impressed in the build up to that match, but the veteran shot-stopper feels that his side may have been too cocky.