AC Milan coach Leonardo has warned his players to stay grounded after their surge up the table.

Leonardo insists there's still a lot to do if they're to genuinely challenge Inter for the Scudetto.

"There is a great deal of happiness in the air, but there is still a gap and Inter don't make mistakes," the Brazilian said.

"There is still a long way to go. The important thing is to maintain our level of play. We shouldn't forget this victory, it was a deserved result (against Juventus) and very big even if the game was difficult.

"We are conscious of having done something important. Winning challenges of this nature in Italy gives you security and leaves consequences in every sense."