Juventus coach Pirlo delighted with thumping win at Barcelona | OneFootball

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo was delighted with victory over Champions League opponents Barcelona.

Juve won 3-0 in Spain with a pair of Cristiano Ronaldo penalties and a Weston McKennie volley.

“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.

“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."

On Ronaldo, he added: “Ronaldo was very motivated to put in a good performance here against his eternal rival, so when you're that motivated, it becomes simple," smiled Pirlo.

“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."