Pau Torres believes Aston Villa can continue their 100% home record in the Champions League by beating Juventus, despite conceding that the Italian giants are probably favourites for their match at Villa Park on Wednesday.
Juventus are only sixth in Serie A but are yet to lose in the league this season, winning six and drawing seven of their first 13 games.
Villa have won three of their first four Champions League matches, including home victories against Bayern Munich and Bologna.
Defender Torres said: “We started really well [in the Champions League], of course we lost a good opportunity against Club Brugge, but here at home we are feeling comfortable.
“We know that like Bayern Munich, Juventus as well are favourites on Wednesday. But we know that if we are at our highest level and focused 100%, we can beat them, so we’ll be trying to get that win.”
Villa are making their first appearance in the premier European club competition for more than 40 years and Torres added: “It’s special for us and the supporters. They’ve been waiting many, many years to be in this competition again.
“We started really well and have been giving them happy nights at Villa Park. We want to enjoy it with them.”