Juventus stopped the recent trend of poor performances by Italian sides in the Champions League by inviting pressure deliberately.

Juventus freed up the strong interplay of Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata by holding on to the ball for long periods in defense, teasing Real Madrid into pressing high up. With an increasing number of players pressing forward, Juventus then found the two attackers with a long pass.

Juventus concede a lot of pressure in European matches playing this style, but they were proactive in stopping most crosses.

Massimiliano Allegri could again use this 5-3-2 in the second leg against Real Madrid.