Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace and Weston McKennie’s stunner were enough to inflict Barcelona’s first defeat in the Champions League this season.
“It was important for our journey that we pick up where we left off in the derby. When you start with that focus, concentration and determination, then the quality emerges,” Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia after the game.
“We had prepared the match to create superiority in midfield with three against their two, the midfielders like McKennie able to push up, as we knew they had difficulty stopping them pushing up through the middle.
“The tactical plan worked and then the players did really well to make the most of the scoring opportunities.”
Pirlo insisted Ronaldo was motivated to put up a majestic display against his rival Lionel Messi.
“Ronaldo was very motivated to put in a good performance here against his eternal rival, so when you’re that motivated, it becomes simple,” the Italian coach added.
“There are many games in a season and it’s easier to get fired up for fixtures like this, but we mustn’t lose sight of the real target, which is Serie A, so we have to be this concentrated and committed there too.”
Juventus are the first ever Italian team to score three goals against Barcelona at Camp Nou in UEFA competition.
