Villarreal coach Unai Emery insists there's no bonus getting Juventus in the Champions League round of 16.
The Yellow Submarine had originally been drawn with Manchester City before that pairing was scrapped by UEFA after technical errors in the draw.
Instead, Villarreal will now meet Juve and Emery reasoned: "They forced us to change rivals three hours after the first draw and this is not normal, but it can happen. In our case, however, nothing changes: City were a very difficult opponent, as will be Juventus.
"Different, but just as difficult. I can't understand why someone says it went better. They are two very great teams, two of the favourites for the final victory. True, they have different styles of play, but that does not mean that they are not extremely difficult opponents. I consider them to be on the same level, with so many virtues and excellent players.
"I repeat: I don't understand why it is said that Juve are more affordable. I don't see them like that."
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