Despite their rivalry with Inter Milan, Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon hopes Jose Mourinho's team win the Champions League tomorrow.

Inter face Bayern Munich in Madrid on Saturday night.

Buffon said: "I'll be supporting Italy. As always, we need to find a little patriotic spirit and that helps the Nazionale as well.

"As for the World Cup I think, as in other years, we'll have a bit of a slow start. Despite the fact we are the holders, there isn't much confidence in our chances, but I think at the end of the day we can do well.

"After all, being ignored or cast aside could prompt a strong reaction in the team's pride, so we could be a surprise, just as we were four years ago in Germany.

"Betting on Italy is an act of faith."