Up until Juve scored I thought we looked in full control of the game, and actually didn't even think of defeat as a possibility - I was just calmly watching us play the ball around Juventus like they were Huddersfield. Allegri pulled som strings, put 4 at the back, which made it more difficult for us to find space in attack, but we still didn't look like conceding - maybe the players, like me, got a bit complacent, thought it was too easy, and then the concentration lapsed. You simply can't afford that at this level. We've done it a few times in the Premier League this season as well, concentration lapses resulting in conceding goals (which was probably what Allegri alluded to before the game - something we should use to motivate the lads!). If we can learn to be more cynical/concentrated/stay focused defensively (which will ultimately come with experience, I reckon, and compared to where we were only a few years back, we're clearly on our way), and become much more efficient in front of goal, we'll be better equipped for these type of matches.
Having said that - Juventus were ultimately very lucky to win that tie. Experienced and efficient, sure, but they got outplayed for 170 of 180 minutes against us. I can't for a second imagine them winning the CL, not impressed by them at all. It feels like a bit of a robbery today, very similar to how Chelski beat us in the first match of the season. We simply must learn to become more clinical and to shut up shop. Ifs and buts won't do a thing now, but I imagine if we had a fully fit Toby there last night (and in Turin), we would've walked this tie.
Overall very proud of the boys and our CL campaign. We can hold our heads up high.
