Giorgio Chiellini: Juventus are 'aware of the responsibility we have in flying the flag for Italy'

For Juventus. For Turin. For Italy.

Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League Round-of-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund, veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini addressed Juventus's mental approach to the clash and claimed the club have a responsibility to represent Italy as the only remaining Italian team in the competition.

"Our group is strong and has grown steadily over these past few years," Chiellini said, according to The Guardian. "Now we also want to show how far we've come on the European scene. We must approach the Champions League with enthusiasm, but at the same time be aware of the responsibility we have in flying the flag for Italy in Europe."

This season marks the second consecutive campaign where only one Italian side reached the knockout stages of the Champions League. Last year, AC Milan fell 5-1 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16.