Max Allegri was above all disappointed by Real Madrid’s third goal, insisting “at 2-0 we could’ve had a chance” of turning it around.
The Bianconeri conceded early through Cristiano Ronaldo on a double defensive error, but fell apart in the second half – just like in last year’s Champions League Final in Cardiff – with CR7’s overhead kick and Marcelo.
Max Allegri was above all disappointed by Real Madrid’s third goal, insisting “at 2-0 we could’ve had a chance” of turning it around.
The Bianconeri conceded early through Cristiano Ronaldo on a double defensive error, but fell apart in the second half – just like in last year’s Champions League Final in Cardiff – with CR7’s overhead kick and Marcelo.
Paulo Dybala was sent off for a second bookable offence and it’s Juve’s first European home defeat since Bayern Munich in April 2013.
“When you play against these sides, you need a little bit of luck too and above all to find Ronaldo on a bad night. We were a little passive and static on the first goal, then played well for an hour,” Allegri told Mediaset Premium.
“Although we lost 3-0, the team did play very well for an hour against a side that is devastating with the final ball. It’s no coincidence they’ve won three of the last four Champions League trophies.
“We had the chance to equalise, didn’t take it and the ball went inches wide. I am disappointed with the third goal, because we should’ve tried to hold it at 2-0 and then try to achieve something remarkable in Madrid.
“Now we have to focus on the rest of the season, as we have a Scudetto and a Coppa Italia to play for, then we’ll see in the second leg.”
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“I thought our approach had improved, but once we went down to 10 men and Ronaldo had scored an incredible goal, it became impossible,” continued Allegri.
“Up until their second goal, we had defended very well and allowed Real very little. There was this misunderstanding and we were made to pay. All three goals could’ve been avoided, really, but in these games if you don’t have a little bit of luck and the opposition do, it becomes difficult.
“Playing against Real Madrid and thinking of keeping two clean sheets is just about impossible, so you have to try to score goals. The team did well, Dybala had that chance, but Ronaldo scored with a half-chance. He has found the net in his last 10 Champions League games, so it’s not a surprise.
“The 3-0 result is disappointing, above all as Sergio Ramos will be suspended for the second leg, so with 2-0 we could’ve had some hope.
“We’ve got the Scudetto and Coppa Italia to play for, so we’ll think about that from tomorrow.
“I have nothing to reproach my players, as we were up against the best centre-forward in the world and paid for a few mistakes.
“We have to lift our heads, think about the Serie A race and then go to Madrid to play our game.”