Juventus coach Max Allegri admits Sunday's clash with Atalanta could be decisive in the top four race.
Allegri admits he views La Dea as a direct rival.
He said, "Apart from the moments in which we had difficulties, the team is doing well and we are fighting. We have to take one small step at a time, think about tomorrow and then we'll see how we'll be in the standings. And then we will dive into the Europa League.
“Juve haven't beaten Atalanta in 6 games, Atalanta comes in off the back of three victories. At home they are a strong team, with physicality and at the moment they are on the rise.
“Between today and tomorrow, with direct clashes, we will know more. Especially on the numbers. I just know that we're trying to score the points we need to finish in the top four.
“There are direct clashes that certainly have an impact on the final numbers going towards the Champions League. Today, we will understand whether we need 72 or 73 points for the Champions League.
“At the moment, it's 73 – it's mathematics. It's also possible with 72, but it depends on today's results. I'm not going to tell you the numbers otherwise I'll bore you."