Trailing 1-0 in May 6's Turin derby, Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri needed answers. The coach had seen his side outworked, outrun and, in truth, outthought by their city rivals, who were looking for only their second win over the Bianconeri in 22 years.
Allegri was, of course, also looking to rest players ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League semi-final clash with AS Monaco, but the prospect of Torino ending a 33-match unbeaten run at Juventus Stadium was unthinkable.
Adem Ljajic had opened the scoring with an inch-perfect free-kick, but almost immediately afterward came a lifeline for the home side as Afriyie Acquah was sent off, with the referee deeming a reckless challenge on Mario Mandzukic worthy of a second yellow card.