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Juventus defender Chiellini: We can end Napoli title challenge

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes they can end Napoli's title challenge on Sunday.

Juve travel to the San Paolo 13 points clear of Napoli at the top of the table.

“We still had some waste from Madrid in our heads and legs against Bologna," the 34-year-old told Sky Sport Italia.

“You always pay the price for Champions League matches and we have another important one coming up, but we had to give an impression of solidity and we did that.

“Obviously we weren't fluid, but it was difficult. We picked three important points and got over a heavy defeat.

“On Sunday we have another big game against a team who, in recent years, have made us sweat and then we'll have plenty of time to prepare for the second leg against Atletico.

“We must give it a little thought every day, but it mustn't burden us. Napoli will play to restart the title race and prove they're at least as strong as we are.

“We want to end the title race and show we're not top by chance. It'll be a more open Napoli-Juventus because both teams will be up for it."

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