Giorgio Chiellini: 'Juventus deserve Champions League final place'

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes that his side "deserve" their place in the final of the Champions League.

The Old Lady drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final this evening, completing a 3-2 aggregate triumph to set up a showdown with Barcelona in Berlin on June 6.

It will be Juventus's first appearance in the final since 2003, and Chiellini is "convinced" that they can topple Luis Enrique's favourites.

"It's a real thrill for us, perhaps it still hasn't fully sunk in yet. We deserve our place in the final," he told reporters.

"We're convinced we can go and win the final because we're a strong side who can beat anyone. It's a special evening for us and we'll make sure we fully enjoy it. Nights like these don't happen often."

Juventus will be appearing in their eighth European Cup final, having won just two of their previous seven.