Juventus ‘conceded identical goals’ – Federico Bernardeschi

Juventus midfielder Federico Bernardeschi is confident his side can reverse their loss to Atletico Madrid but admitted ‘we conceded identical goals'.

Los Rojiblancos netted twice from set pieces with central defenders Jose Maria Gimenez and Diego Godin both on target for Diego Simeone’s side.

“We knew the difficulties we’d face in this stadium against a strong side like Atletico,” substitute Bernardeschi told Sky Sport Italia.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t go the way we hoped, but these ties are played over 180 minutes, so we’ll try to turn it around in the second leg.

“We are a strong team, we are aware of that. We’ve got to play better in the second leg, but above all not make the mistakes we did tonight.

“It’s a good result for Atletico, but it can certainly be overturned. We’ve got it all to play for and will do it in front of our own fans.

“We prepared for their set plays during the week in training, but we know it’s different in a match situation and it’s all about the details.

“Unfortunately, we conceded two pretty much identical goals, they pounced on the ricochet in the box. When you concede a goal, there has always been a mistake somewhere. We conceded two very similar goals, but we had prepared well and the details went against us this evening.

“Now we have 90 minutes left to prove we deserve to remain in this Champions League. There is disappointment, but we are also aware it’s not over and we must focus our energy on what we can do next, not what has already happened.”

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