Buffon: "Barcelona is stronger on paper, but we have improved since the 2015 final."

Buffon spoke in a press conference ahead of the highly anticipated match with Barcelona: "It is obvious that a team with Messi, Neymar, and Suarez possesses an extraordinary offensive force. On paper they are stronger than anyone. Every coach would want to have those types of players. The best thing about them is that they help each other, have a good relationship, and often assist each other. This why it will be difficult: we will not play against three individuals, but against a strong unit. Tomorrow will be exciting and tense. It is a state of mind which always accompanies me in these types of games. I hope to be nervous tomorrow, because these games are best experienced with some nervousness. My kids are big fans of players like Messi, Neymar, and Suarez; this means that they have good taste. I am the only one to have not conceded a goal from Messi? I knew this, but forgot about it. I had the fortune of not often facing him, and I have also been lucky to have defenders which have made it difficult for our opponents. But when you play against such a player, somethings are dependent on yourself, but others on fate and Messi himself. We are happy to have Dani Alves, because the way in which he has integrated at Juve can be decisive for the growth of many players here. I thank him for this because he is proving himself to be very useful. They have not changed at all while we have modified some things. We will see if the the difference between us has narrowed after over a year. Paulo, like Gonzalo, is in very good condition. Having them at 100% can give an extra boost to the team."