Juventus facing uphill battle

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has called for "improvements" after the Italian giant was handed a soccer master class by Bayern Munich before rescuing its Champions League hopes in a dramatic 2-2 draw in Turin.

Juventus ended a 12-year wait to reach the final last year when the Old Lady was outclassed 3-1 by Barcelona in Berlin, but its chances of reaching even the quarterfinals this time around look slim after a display that underlined just why Bayern is considered a favorite to win this year's trophy in Milan, along with holder Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Pep Guardiola's men were faultless on their way to a two-goal lead by the 55th minute, thanks to goals from Thomas Mueller and Arjen Robben. Although late substitute Stefano Sturaro rescued the host 14 minutes from time when he added to Paulo Dybala's 63rd-minute strike, Juve only saved face.