Inter won 3-2, with Juve fullback Pierre Kalulu sent off in the first-half for two yellow cards. His second was for a foul on Bastoni, who clearly dived to win the free-kick. However, due to VAR only being able to intervene in Italy for a direct red card, referee Federico La Penna's decision stood.
As Kalulu was shown his red card, Bastoni was seen celebrating, which further angered the Juve bench.
Today, Bastoni told Amazon Prime: "I took a couple of days to reflect and listen to what was said. I wanted to put my face out there and explain what I experienced.
"When I felt Kalulu's hand, I definitely exaggerated a light contact to take advantage of it; it's clear for everyone to see. The reaction is what I regret the most, but it's human. I've played over 300 games in my career; that shouldn't define me as a person.
"I'm sorry I disappointed people in my behavior, considering what people expect and are used to seeing from me. What's most important to me is not to be seen as something I'm not, as a human being. I know who I am, the people who know me know who I am, and I'm sorry I broke their trust."
On the backlash, Bastoni added: "I'm used to it now; everyone can talk, that's part of being an Inter player. We're trained to handle these situations as best we can."