Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala combine as Juventus sink sorry Manchester United
United were unable to find a way past Juventus after conceding early
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United were outclassed as Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus overcame Jose Mourinho's men in a Champions League clash that was worryingly one-sided at times.
It had been 15-and-a-half years since the most decorated sides from England and Italy last met in a competitive fixture, but anyone watching Tuesday's Old Trafford encounter will be under no illusion who is now in the better health.
Juventus toyed with United at times as Ronaldo enjoyed a winning return to his old stomping ground, with his cross leading to Paulo Dybala's goal on an evening that sometimes threatened to be far worse worse than the eventual 1-0 scoreline.
What time does it kick-off?
Manchester United vs Juventus starts at 8pm.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport.
What are the odds?
Manchester United win 2/1
Draw 9/4
Juventus win 6/4
Big games
It's an important evening for both Manchester clubs. A win for United would see them move above Juventus in the Group H standings, while City are still recovering from a slow start to their campaign. They know that a result at Shakhtar tonight could be crucial.
Elsewhere
Manchester United will be pleased to hear that Valencia have been held to a 1-1 draw by Young Boys in Switzerland. Bayern Munich were also in action in the early kick-offs, and they saw off AEK Athens with a 2-0 win.
Manchester United arrive late again as Jose Mourinho walks to Old Trafford for Juventus clash
United met at the Hotel Grand - some 250 yards away from Old Trafford - to ensure that they would arrive on time.
The teams are out ahead of the 8pm kick offs. We're moments away from what promises to be a dramatic night of Champions League football...
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Manchester City
We're underway in Ukraine.
Manchester United 0-0 Juventus
And we've kicked off - after a slight delay - at Old Trafford.
4 minutes
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Manchester City
The visitors make a quick start and David Silva sees a shot land on the roof of the net. City look lively.
3 minutes
Manchester United 0-0 Juventus
Delays have been the story at Old Trafford thus far. Rashford wins a free kick in a promising position, but Juan Mata can't take it because a fan decides to run onto the pitch.
Nothing comes of it anyway.
5 minutes
Manchester United 0-0 Juventus
It's been a promising start for United. They've been on the front foot, had a couple of set pieces, and largely penned the visitors in.
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