Capello fears facing Blues and Real

JUVENTUS coach Fabio Capello admits he is keen to avoid both Chelsea and Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Fri, 09 Dec, 2005 - 00:00
David Shonfield, Turin

Capello, whose team comfortably beat Rapid Vienna 3-1 on Wednesday to finish top of Group A, fears a clash with former club Real or the runaway Premiership leaders when the draw for the next round is made next Friday December 16.

“It is great to have finished first because we will avoid a clash with powerful teams,” said Capello.

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