Now 38, but still one of the very best goalkeepers in the world, Buffon displayed all his leadership and agility with some key saves.

It’s not as if the Juve No1 was that busy but when he was called upon, he ensured the Azzuri maintained the clean sheet so integral to their gameplan.

His most telling contribution came in the 89th minute when the ball dropped to Gerard Pique and the Spanish defender’s volley looked to be dropping in but out stretched one those ageless limbs.