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Massimiliano Allegri has insisted it's vital for Juventus to beat Atletico Madrid and finish top of their Champions League section in order to have a better chance of going far in the competition.
The Serie A champions currently sit second in Group A with nine points from five games, trailing leaders Atletico by three points, but a win by two goals would seem them leapfrog the Spanish side.
"Our aim is to get through as group winners. It would enable us to face a second-placed team in the next round," Allegri said at a press conference.
"It's crucial for us to get to the last 16. We need to put in a strong display from a technical standpoint.
"Juve and Atletico are both excellent teams. Atleti won La Liga and were a whisker away from lifting the Champions League.
"Diego Simeone's done a fine job. Finishing above Real Madrid and Barcelona is a top achievement, as is getting to the Champions League final.
"We're playing for first place and a spot in the knockout stages. They need to think about holding on to top spot.
"The Champions League round of 16 is our first target of the season. Tuesday we have the opportunity to achieve it."
Juve were beaten 1-0 by Atletico at the Vicente Calderon earlier this season.
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