Vieira reveals Juve relief

Patrick Vieira concedes his side got out of jail against Werder Bremen.

Patrick Vieira concedes Juventus got out of jail against Werder Bremen in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Drawing 1-1 in the second leg at Stadio delle Alpi, The Old Lady appeared to be heading out of the competition until an horrendous late error from goalkeeper Tim Wiese gift-wrapped a goal poached by Emerson.

Fabio Capello's side progressed on away goals after drawing 4-4 on aggregate but Vieira has paid tribute to an excellent performance by the Germans who almost pulled off an upset against the lacklustre Italians.

"Werder Bremen played really well and made it very difficult for us," Vieira told Sky Sports News.

"Obviously the last goal we scored was a relief and we are very happy to go through to the next round.

"I think the goalkeeper had a really good game but in the end made that mistake and Emerson scored.

"Maybe we didn't play very well but we showed a lot of spirit and fought until the end."

Juve are now through to the quarter finals and have moved a step closer to Champions League glory, a target that Capello has always claimed is his side's number one goal this campaign.

However, the former Arsenal midfielder admits his side will have to perform considerably better in the next round in order to progress further, particularly if the Bianconeri are paired with Chelsea's conquerors Barcelona in Friday's draw.

"Anything is possible, there are some fantastic teams left in," added Vieira.

"Barcelona went through and maybe they are playing the best football at the moment but we have to believe in ourselves.

"We are a very strong team and anyone can win the competition."