Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has attempted to ease the nerves going into their Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund.

Allegri insists Juve can go into the game with a calm confidence.

"It is certainly not the game of the season. It's not a Final, it is the first leg of a Round of 16, so there are 180 minutes to go," said Allegri.

"Borussia are in great form, as are we, so it will require patience, cool heads and technique. It's an important game, but not the most decisive of the season.

"This is not a Serie A or Bundesliga tie. It is the first of two we have to face against Borussia, knowing they have great pace and technique in attack. Therefore we must try to limit their strengths and play a very intense game.

"Nobody ever said Borussia are superior to us, but their four forwards are very quick and technical. They are organised and play good football, especially in attack.

"Our objective is to reach the next round. Tomorrow we are playing at home, so the fundamental thing is not to concede, as Borussia are a side that score a lot.

"We are fully aware that we have an excellent chance of qualifying, albeit respecting a Borussia side that did great things in recent years.

"Jurgen Klopp did great things on the European stage, reconstructed Borussia from 2006 onwards and is a great Coach."