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Conte furious over Juventus Europa League defeat

Juventus coach Antonio Conte was left furious with the 2-1 defeat by Benfica in the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal.

Ezequiel Garay and Lima struck for Benfica while Carlos Tevez scored a precious away goal for Juve.

"I think there is great regret for this unjust result," Conte told Sky Sport Italia.

"The game didn't start in the best way, as we conceded after a couple of minutes from a set play and knew the enthusiasm for Benfica.

"However, after that we took control and allowed Benfica practically nothing. We felt from one moment to the next they would capitulate, but instead this goal arrived out of nowhere.

"It's a shame, as at that moment we were pushing for our second goal. We fell asleep at the back. We fell asleep. Let's say we were caught napping there...

"We have understood that the semi-final is open and the Juventus Stadium, when it wants to, is capable of matching the extraordinary atmosphere in Lisbon. It's a Final we all want."

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