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
49 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Martial is played in behind and looks set to fire at goal. But Bonucci comes across and times his tackle perfectly. Excellent defending.
51 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Lindelof is forced to intercept as Matuidi breaks down the left for Juventus. The resulting corner is cleared, but United still look vulnerable.
52 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Ronaldo, on the edge of the box, unleashes a powerful shot. De Gea, typically acrobatic, gets across to tip it over. Very nearly 2-0.
55 minutes
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 Manchester City
City have not had it all their own way in the second half. Ederson has been forced into a good save by Ismaily and the hosts have won a few set pieces. The next goal, though, seems more likely to go the way of the visitors.
58 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Mata curls in a free kick, and there's a moment of optimism as it drops in the box. But Matic is offside and Juventus restart with their lead intact.
60 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Another set piece comes to nothing for United. Mata aims for the far post, but it evades everyone.
63 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
An encouraging spell for United. The fans raise the volume as Mata loops a cross towards the far post. It's headed down but not in the direction of Lukaku, who looks frustrated.
65 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
The visitors push forward for the first time in a few minutes. It's nicely worked on the edge of the box out to Cancelo, whose cross is blocked by Shaw. United are still in this, but they can't afford any more defensive lapses.
68 minutes
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 Manchester City
Another goal for City would finish this contest, but it's evading them. Still, Guardiola clearly feels confident enough to take off De Bruyne. He makes way for Bernardo Silva.
In the group's other game, Hoffenheim and Lyon are level at 2-2.
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