Bayern Munich are favourites against Juventus, says Paul Pogba

By Zinny Boswell

Image: Paul Pogba is looking forward to facing off against former team-mate Arturo Vidal

Paul Pogba believes Juventus are underdogs ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie at home to Bayern Munich.

The last time these sides met was in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2013 - Bayern eased past Juve winning 2-0 in both legs and they went on to win the tournament.

Arturo Vidal, who played his last game for Juve in last year's 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona, returns to Turin for the first time after his summer move to Bavaria.

And midfielder Pogba has sent a warning to his former team-mate.

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"We know him so we will give him a few kicks - but nothing too nasty! We hope to win against my friend 'Arturito'," Pogba told UEFA.com.

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"We know all about Arturo's quality - he is very dynamic, he runs a lot and he can score at any moment. He is very skilful, he can play a great final ball, so he is a complete player; everyone knows it. We will work in training on stopping him and the other Bayern players.

Image: Vidal will return to Turin to play against his former club for the first time since his summer move

"We're not favourites against Bayern, but that's no problem for us. Playing against PSG, Barcelona, Bayern, it's the Champions League.

"There are no small teams in the Champions League after the group stage. We will give everything and try to qualify from this round."

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