Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri explained his shock selection of Stefano Sturaro for victory over Real Madrid.Alvaro Morata and a Carlos Tevez penalty saw Juventus beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the first-leg of their Champions League semifinal.

Allegri explained: "I made this choice because, Pereyra can change the game off the bench and Sturaro was in good shape. I needed someone with legs to help the defence.

"The lads did very well to defend with four in midfield and then to take turns blocking Sergio Ramos.

"The players know I am very demanding on control and the passage of play, so I feel we could've done better in the first half to pass it around quickly and get the ball between the Real Madrid midfielders.

"That doesn't take away from the fact they did very well and I am very happy with what they are doing.

"We started the Champions League in a certain way and it's different to Serie A, we need to face these games with more calm and maturity. It's practically impossible to press a team for 90 minutes and they can score in 10.

"It's important to read the game, know when it's time to slow down, time to step up the pace and change gear. The team has definitely improved on that."