CL: Juventus have won nothing yet, says striker Gonzalo Higuain

Striker Higuain urges teammates not to get carried away after scoring brace in team's 2-0 win vs Monaco in semis

Juventus' Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring a goal against Monaco during the Champions League  first leg semi-final match at Stade Louis II Stadium on Wednesday. Juventus won 2-0. Pic/AFP

Two-goal hero Gonzalo Higuain urged his Juventus teammates to keep their feet on the ground after a brilliant 2-0 win in Monaco on Wednesday that left them on the brink of the Champions League final.

Argentine striker Higuain was set up by Dani Alves to open the scoring in the 29th minute and then converted an Alves cross just before the hour as Juve claimed a seemingly decisive victory in the semi-final first leg at the Stade Louis II.

The Italian champions have the final in Cardiff on June 3 in their sights, with a showdown against holders Real Madrid, Higuain's former side, looking probable. "The dream we have been pursuing since August has been to get to Cardiff and we are just one step away," said Higuain, who was applauded off by the home support in Monaco.

Monaco players wear a dejected look after the final whistle

He now has 31 goals this season following his 90 million-euro ($98 million) transfer from Napoli, helping Juve close on a potential treble. Higuain, who ended a seven -game run without scoring in the Champions League knockout stages, added: "We have not won anything yet, so we mustn't get carried away.

"I always kept calm. I knew everyone had faith in me and that hard work is always rewarded in the end."

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