Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has admitted that Barcelona are the best team in world football currently, acknowledging the momentous task ahead of his side in beating them.

The Bianconeri are gunning for their first Champions League success in 19 years, but Tevez is wary of the mountain that they need to climb in order to end their final hoodoo, with their last three European finals resulting in losses.

“Barcelona are the best team in the world, and we will be facing the three strongest attackers,” the Argentine remarked to UEFA.

“We have to be working very hard, and our performance will have to be more than perfect.”

However, the 31-year-old also took the time to rally support for Juventus ahead of the conclusion of their season, also stating:

“Massimiliano Allegri has given me so much freedom, and has let me play the way I prefer, which is why this season has been much better than the last for me.

“Gianluigi Buffon is a phenomenon, and having him in goal gives the whole team confidence.

“Scoring a goal against Gigi is always difficult, and he gives us that bit of extra security.”

Juventus take on Barcelona in Berlin on June 6, with a historic treble on the line.