Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has claimed that Atletico Madrid are 'more Italian than Spanish' ahead of the meeting between the two clubs in the Champions League round of 16.
Famed for their miserly defence under manager Diego Simeone, Los Rojiblancos currently have the best defensive record in La Liga this season, conceding just 17 goals - only two more than current Serie A leaders Juve have conceded domestically.
Speaking ahead of their first-leg meeting at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday, the 34-year-old centre back praised that Atletico Madrid's pragmatism, a quality synonymous with Italian football.