The front page of Tuesday's Tuttosport described an injury-ravaged Juventus travelling to Sevilla as a "test of strength". It also became an examination of their character. They passed with flying colours - on both counts.
Despite finding themselves a goal down to a side that had yet to concede in this season's Champions League, the Bianconeri managed to turn the game around and claim a crucial 3-1 victory that not only sealed a spot in the last 16 but also means that a point at home to Dinamo Zagreb on matchday six will see the Italian champions progress as group winners.