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Pavel Nedved Bemoans 'Most Difficult Draw' After Juventus Get Atletico in UCL

Juventus have been handed the "most difficult draw" for the last 16 of the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League after being paired with Atletico Madrid, according to club vice-presidentPavel Nedved.

The former midfielder said Juve will need some luck to advance to the quarter-finals, but he also talked up the strength of the Old Lady, per Calciomercato:

"We are going to Madrid months in advance. It is the demonstration that it is important to get to the second round, no matter if from first or second place. It is the most difficult draw and we also need a little luck.