Two legends met again last night as Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas renewed their brilliant bromance. And following Juventus' victory, the pair embraced with the Spanish keeper revealing what he said.
Billed as Buffon vs. Casillas, the game ended 2-nil to Juve who bagged crucial away goals with the return leg in three-weeks. Goals from two substitutes secured the away win.
(Ex-Barcelona full-back Dani Alves celebrates his sides second goal.)
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Marko Pjaca and Daniel Alves scored within two minutes of one another as Juventus punished 10-man Porto to take control of their Champions League last-16 tie.
(Buffon and Casillas greet each other at the full-time whistle.)
Porto made the encounter even more harder fro themselves following Alex Telles stupidity. The Brazilian received two yellow cards in the space of 74 seconds. He picked his first booking for a cynical foul on Juan Cuadrado.
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Followed by a reckless lunge on Stephan Lichtsteiner. His teammates protested the decision though there were no substance behind their argument. The ref was left with no other choice.
And after the game, the two legendary stoppers swapped shirts while exchanging words.
"Buffon told me that the red card made it easier for them." Casillas said on Mediaset Premium.
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(The pair hug and share a warm embrace.)
"We tried to do well, but those two minutes really changed everything. We could've fought it out with Juventus otherwise."
"It'll be better for us in the second leg if they have someone sent off early on, but either way we need to work hard and keep believing."
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The Real Madrid legend concedes his side face an uphill task but they will give it their best; "It will be difficult, but we will give it our best in Turin."
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