Patrice Evra reveals how Man Utd mentality is guiding Juve in the Champions League

PATRICE EVRA says Manchester United are still having an influence in the Champions League this season.

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Patrice Evra has been reunited with Carlos Tevez at Juventus

United famously failed to qualify for Europe's elite competition last term after struggling under David Moyes.

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But Evra claims that two former United stars are drawing upon the winning mentality instilled at Old Trafford to drive Juve on.

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Carlos Tevez has United blood like myself.

Patrice Evra

Speaking after Tevez helped the Turin club to a 2-1 first-leg lead in the semi-final over Real Madrid, Evra told ITV: "Carlos Tevez has United blood like myself.

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"He's a champion. He's had a fantastic year and we want to win the Champions League. He's a massive professional.

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"The most important thing was the win. It's never easy against Real and I'm very proud of my teammates and staff. We prepared very well and we got the win. We're very confident. We're 50 percent of the way there.

"It's been 12 years since this club reached the semifinals, and now we want to get into the final."

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