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Juventus vs. Bayern Munich: Barzagli out to find Bayern weaknesses

Two European heavyweights meet in Turin this week as Juventus hosts Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli is eager to make home advantage count against Bayern Munich on Tuesday - stating his team's Champions League opponent is among the three best teams in the world.

Both sides have a rich European pedigree, with two-time winner Juve making the final last season while Bayern beat the Italian giant en route to a fifth continental success in 2012-13.

Leaders of their respective domestic leagues, both endured struggles at the weekend with an off-the-pace Bayern coming from behind to beat Darmstadt while Juve's 15-match winning run in the league ended with a 0-0 draw at Bologna.