Pirlo tells Juve: Forget about Barca win but keep the same desire

Andrea Pirlo wants Juventus to move on quickly from their impressive Champions League win at Barcelona, although says the Serie A champions must repeat their Camp Nou performance in the coming weeks.

The standout result of Pirlo’s tenure so far saw Juve win 3-0 at Barca on Tuesday to top their group despite previously losing the home match when Cristiano Ronaldo was absent with coronavirus.

Ronaldo netted a pair of penalties and Weston McKennie added a stylish volley as the Bianconeri produced a clinical display.

But European competition is on hold now until the new year, meaning Juve’s focus must return to their domestic title defence at Genoa.

Sunday’s trip is the first of four matches remaining before the mid-season break and Pirlo’s men are six points behind leaders Milan, prompting the coach to discard further reflection of a stunning midweek victory.

“If we still have [Barcelona] in mind, let’s forget about it,” Pirlo told Juventus TV. “We have to turn the page and have continuity.

“It must not be only this match against Barcelona, ​​we must continue with this desire and pace, because now there is the championship and we must be at our best in these four games.