The 47-year-old has acknowledged the Serie A champions face a difficult task to reach the semi-finals but says they must believe in their own quality
Massimiliano Allegri has demanded perfection from Juventus ahead of the Champions League semi-final tie with Real Madrid.
The Serie A champions have set their sights on their first European final since 2002-03, when they were beaten on penalties by AC Milan, but must overcome the current holders.
While Allegri realises that Juve face a tough task to see off the titleholders in the final four, he has urged his own side to have faith in their quality.
“Juventus need perfection against Real Madrid,” Alegri told Corriere dello Sport.
“Madrid have improved a lot under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. He brought a lot of international experience to the team. He won the Decima last season, while they are still in it this year too, as well as having a chance of winning the Liga title.
“There are a lot of things we should not do against Madrid. They are an extraordinary team, with a lot of technique and speed.
“I expect a great tie, with two superb matches.
“We are one step away from achieving some extraordinary and will have to go into the tie with all serenity and we have to be aware of our own strength.”
Juventus last met Madrid in the group stages of last year’s edition of the Champions League, when they were beaten 2-1 at the Bernabeu before recording a 2-2 draw at home.