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Juventus vs. Sassuolo: Allegri warns against Bayern Munich distraction

Massimiliano Allegri reminded Juventus' players of the close title race in Serie A prior to a huge week in their season.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned his players to avoid becoming distracted by the upcoming meeting with Bayern Munich when they host Sassuolo in Serie A on Friday.

Last season's Champions League finalist meets Pep Guardiola's side in a huge last-16 second-leg clash next Wednesday with the tie evenly poised at 2-2, but first the club has league business to attend to.

Juve lost 1-0 to Sassuolo in the reverse fixture in October, a result which left the champion 11th in the table with only 12 points from its first 10 games.