Former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri disagrees with journalists' assumption that a curse in the Champions League hangs over the “bianconeri”. Such theories have arisen due to the fact that the club has not won the tournament since 1996.. Under the leadership of Allegri, the Turin lost 1: 3 to Barcelona in 2015 and 1: 4 to Real Madrid in 2017.

" Champions League curse doesn't exist, ”Allegri told France Press.

“Reaching the Champions League final is already a big event. It's like a Super Bowl, the ultimate goal. You can lose or win, but you meet the best.

In those two seasons, we lost to Real Madrid and Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwho were the strongest teams in the world.. We had a better chance of winning the first match than the second, but the fact is that the Champions League curse doesn't exist. "

Juventus this season will play in the 1/8 finals against Lyon. The first match will take place on February 26.

Allegri himself is now without work, but plans to return to coaching in the coming summer.