Juventus coach Max Allegri was proud of his players after their 3-3 draw with Atalanta,

The match was Juve's first since they were docked 15 points by FIGC.

Allegri said, “Unfortunately, the only thing we got badly wrong this season was in the Champions League. Removing the Salernitana VAR error, we would've had 40 points.

“The lads played well against a talented, physical Atalanta side, it was not easy to remain concentrated, but they showed professionalism, responsibility and the desire to continue the work we started.

“We have to keep doing our work, which is on the pitch. We must thank the players for what they did this evening, because I realise it is psychologically damaging to see yourself go from second or third place into 10th, it feels like having what you achieved taken away. The players and the staff who worked around them are to be congratulated.

“I am happy with the reaction on the field, but unfortunately errors were costly. It could've ended 5-2 if we lost our mental focus, but we stayed in the game and got it back with Danilo, who is having an extraordinary season and I am glad the goal cancelled out his error at the start of the second half.

“We also had that chance with Miretti, who is very talented, but needs to improve what he does inside the box. He's had a fair few chances to score now and needs to be calm, because time is on his side. Fagioli did really well, so did Bremer, who basically didn't turn up the last couple of games."

On making the top after the points penalty, Allegri added: “I don't know if we can do it. I think at 71 points, you will probably get into the Champions League. It's tough, but we have Serie A, the Coppa Italia, the Europa League, so take it one step at a time. It's impossible to think that far in the future.

“We had 38 points, minus two that were taken away, so we would've been up there in front of the others. The fact remains, Napoli are having an extraordinary season."