Gianluigi Buffon 'proud' of Juventus team despite Champions League exit

ByFootballItalia

Updated 16/03/2016 at 23:55 GMT

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insisted he was “proud of this team” and they will learn from the experience, after losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Juventus' goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon

Image credit: AFP

The Bianconeri fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in the first leg, while Bayern did the same at the Allianz Arena - scoring their second goal at the start of added time to restore parity at the last moment.

In extra time, Thiago Alcantara and Kingsley Coman secured the 4-2 victory on the night, 6-4 on aggregate.

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Afterwards Buffon said he was proud of his team, who he said will gain confidence from their performance.

“Football is made up of incidents. In the second half they played a very attacking game and converted their chances," Buffon said.

“It’s disappointing to concede at the 90th minute, but I am proud of this team.

“This is a defeat that needs to make us realise we’ve climbed another step up the ladder compared to last season.

“We have gone out with our heads held high.”

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