Guardiola: Juventus are one of the best teams

Posted Tuesday, December 15, 2015 by Foxsports.com

Bayern Munchen manager Pep Guardiola believes that his side will be in for a tough challenge after they were drawn with Juventus in the Champions League round of 16.

Juventus did not get off to the best starts this season, but the reigning Serie A champions have rediscovered their form and won their last six league matches.

Bayern on the other hand have a much better record as they have only lost once in the Bundesliga thus far, but Guardiola believes that it would be a grave mistake to underestimate Juventus, especially as they reached the final of the Champions League last season.

"Juve are one of the best teams in Europe," Guardiola told reporters. They were in the final last season and can play with a back four or back five.

"Alongside Paris Saint-Germain, it was probably the most difficult draw. It will be a thrilling tie. They have a great mentality and their attitude is to win, win, win. They did not start well in the league but they have found their feet."

When asked which team would be favourites heading into the round of 16 clash, Guardiola pointed out that it was too early to say.

"If you want to say 50-50, then say 50-50. In February I will know better how our form is," he said.