Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri was satisfied with his side’s performance in the Champions League final loss to Barcelona, but was angry at conceding the second goal.
The Blaugrana were 3-1 winners over the Bianconeri after goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Neymar, cancelled out a Alvaro Morata strike.
“We [Juventus] had a fantastic season and played a great final,” Allegri told the press after the game.
“I am satisfied with the performance from my team, but understandably I am a little disappointed.
“In our best moment of the game we conceded a goal like chickens (idiots) We then had an opportunity to draw level. I would say finals are decided by little episodes and played a great team that has three forward players that are more than extraordinary.
“I won’t have anything bad to say to the guys.”
When asked if his side were a little in awe of Barcelona at the start of the match, Allegri was clear.
“We were more than in awe,” the tactician continued. “We couldn’t find the right distance on our passing, and put the ball out on a few occasions.
“In the initial moments Vidal had an effort at goal, the first of the game. I think we played the game well, in certain situations we could have done better, we conceded a goal right after the restart of play, which could have been avoided.?
Allegri was then asked if he could reduce the gap to Barcelona.
“I believe that this year Juventus were amazing,” he said. “We got to the final of the Champions League, which was more than we could have dreamed.
“I think that Juve need to consolidate its position in the top eight of Europe, and after this year we have a strong starting point from which to get even stronger.”
Looking back at the match, Allegri wasn’t happy with the two goals conceded on the counter-attack.
“The 3-1 scoreline especially the two goals conceded on the breaks shows we need to improve,” Allegri went on.
“We you play against great players you have to be more careful when you think you are in control of the game, especially the second goal, it was incredible, because we got a number of chances against Barcelona, but in the end we can’t accuse the team of anything.”
