Gigi Buffon insists Juventus can leave London with their heads held high after a 1-0 defeat at Champions League opponents Chelsea.

"There is the positive aspect of the performance. I have been at Juve for many years and have come to England even when we were a stronger side, but we always suffered," said the goalkeeper.

"We played well today and the only thing we were missing was a goal, which admittedly is important in Europe, but this first leg leaves us confident for the second."

Didier Drogba scored after 12 minutes and Juventus were under a great deal of pressure in the opening phase.

"We had a rough start against Palermo as well, but that time we managed to avoid a goal and went on to win. Unfortunately we paid the price for that right now," confessed Buffon.

"I am confident and believe we can definitely qualify if we just keep a clean sheet in Turin.

"I think Juve proved tonight that they are by no means less than Chelsea on any level."