After Real Madrid defeated Juventus 2-0 in a friendly match in the United States, Massimiliano Allegri declared Real Madrid "the strongest team in Europe."

At the Rose Bowl in California in front of a crowd of 93,702, a first-half penalty from Karim Benzema and a second-half Marco Asensio tap-in were sufficient to secure the victory for LaLiga and Champions League holders Real Madrid. Allegri was optimistic despite the defeat because it was the final game for both teams on their tours of the United States.

Speaking to Juventus’ official website, Allegri said: “A good match that concluded a good 10 days’ work in the United States. We were up against the strongest team in Europe, and as long as it was possible to play, we did, trying to manage possession and not give the ball away. I am satisfied with the effort from the boys. We can still grow a lot, and there are players who have still to return. Tonight there were chances for both sides, and we should have managed ours with a little more patience. Now we have a couple of days’ rest and then back to work because the season is approaching.”