Carlo Ancelotti felt Real Madrid were “unlucky,” explained his Andrea Pirlo approach and “this was the Juventus I expected.”
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final ended 2-1 in Turin, so the reigning trophy holders must win at the Bernabeu to qualify.
“Juventus pressed more in the second half and we had a few more problems, which became even more difficult to find spaces when they moved to 3-5-2,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
Carlo Ancelotti felt Real Madrid were “unlucky,” explained his Andrea Pirlo approach and “this was the Juventus I expected.”
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final ended 2-1 in Turin, so the reigning trophy holders must win at the Bernabeu to qualify.
“Juventus pressed more in the second half and we had a few more problems, which became even more difficult to find spaces when they moved to 3-5-2,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“We were unlucky on the second goal, as a shot was charged down and this counter-attack started. The real bad luck was when we hit the crossbar.”
Opponents usually man-mark or press Pirlo in midfield, but Ancelotti explained that can be risky too.
“Pressure on Pirlo made us open up our midfield line too much and it allowed them to find a through ball for Tevez, something that happened a lot in the first half. We preferred to give him more room to prevent that.
“This was the Juve I expected, determined, well organised and taking their chances. It was a balanced game and an entertaining one too.
“In the second leg we will above all need a patient Real Madrid.”