Giorgio Chiellini says fans should not expect Juventus to score as many goals as Real Madrid as their focus has traditionally always been on good defending.
Juve came under fire from some for their style of play following their 0-0 Champions League group-stage draw with Sevilla on Wednesday.
"With all due respect, but Juventus are not Real Madrid or the AC Milan of Ronaldinho's days. They can win games 6-2 or 5-2. Juventus are not like that," Chiellini told reporters.
"We have to win 1-0 or 2-0. It's in the club's DNA. That does not mean we will not try to win 3-0, but we are a team that cannot concede a goal when we are ahead. We are not like Real and will never be like them. We have different characteristics.
"Atletico Madrid have not reached the top in Europe by winning games 5-0 or 6-0. You need balance."
Italian champions Juventus are favourites to win a sixth successive Serie A title and already sit top of the table this season after three games.
Chiellini, though, says the side, nor coach Massimiliano Allegri, are getting carried away.
"There is a certain balance in the dressing room. We are perfectly aware of the difficulties in each game," Chiellini said.
"Everything seems very simple from the outside and that is why Allegri is right to be on top of everything. You could lose some of your sharpness if people are saying you have already won Serie A and are a Champions League contender."