Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon admits the quality of Champions League opponents Bayern Munich surprised him.

Bayern were comfortable 4-0 aggregate winners.

Buffon conceded: "If the target is Bayern Munich, then I don't know what we need to reach them, as they have everything it takes to win this tournament. They have great technique, physicality, quick thinking, experience and have been together for a long time.

"All these qualities mean they deserved to win, but I will candidly admit I didn't expect them to be this good. We were concerned, but I was convinced we could play on a par with anyone in the quarter-final draw. Unfortunately, that was not the case, as they showed they were superior.

"I want to underline the attitude of the Juventus fans was wonderful, as they showed how sporting and intelligent they are to appreciate the efforts. What we put on the field was the most we could do right now and we thank them for their support."