Juventus will play without fear, says bullish Pirlo

Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo has described Champions League semi-final opponents Real Madrid as the “most important club side in the world”, but insists his team will face the holders without fear.

Less than 48 after clinching their fourth successive Serie A crown, Juve are re-focusing their efforts on Europe, where they are hoping to reach a first Champions League final since 2003.

Standing between them and a place in the showpiece, though, are Spanish giants Real, who were crowned European champions for a record 10th time last season.