Juventus Coach Max Allegri felt the approach taken by Atletico Madrid in the goalless draw between the sides honours the Old Lady.
The game ended goalless as Atletico topped Group A but Juventus took most of the match, recording 70% possession and putting Mario Mandzukic on Andrea Pirlo.
“It’s an honour if Mandzukic marks Pirlo,” Allegri told Sky Sport Italia after the final whistle.
“This team has for years made the most of its characteristics, pressing opponents, leaping on you the moment you get the ball and are very strong in the air. When Arda Turan and Raul Garcia find space, they do damage.
“This side has been getting results for years and their possession might not be great, but they remain one of the toughest teams to face.
“It’s always complicated against Atletico, as they defend very well with tight lines, so it’s not easy to find passes between the lines,
“Our objective was to try to break the deadlock and if that didn’t happen to not risk losing a very important qualification.
“The level of European teams is three or four who are far above the rest: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
“The rest of us are battling and we are aware of our qualities. We can slowly improve our self-confidence and I think we have played a good group with undeserved away defeats in Athens and Madrid.”
