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
72 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
United have been better in the second half, without doubt, but frustration is beginning to grow at Old Trafford. Juventus are stingy defensively and United's lack of creativity in the final third is in evidence.
73 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Ronaldo is lurking in the box, waiting for a moment to strike. He nearly gets it as Bentancur lifts a ball into the box. De Gea is out quickly to claim the ball.
75 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Off the post! Pogba is really unlucky. His shot from just outside the box hits the woodwork and then rebounds off Szczęsny.
78 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
United might be relieved to see the back of Dybala, who's withdrawn for Federico Bernardeschi with just over ten minutes remaining. Max Allegri might be feeling a bit tense as the game reaches its conclusion. His side, unlike in the first half, have not always been convincing.
83 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
A bit of a lull at Old Trafford as stoppages slow things down. United need to regain their rhythm for a late push.
84 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Lukaku works some space and gets a shot off. It's deflected and goes behind for a corner, but Juventus defend it well.
85 minutes
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The result in Ukraine is inevitable; it's just a case of how many City can score. Sterling weaves past three defenders in search of a fourth, but he's crowded out.
87 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
Mata finds space on the right and plays the ball into the box. Lukaku tries a first time shot but it's blocked and the Belgian's frustrating night continues. Time's running out for United.
88 minutes
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus
The visitors break quickly in search of a conclusive second. Ronaldo lays the ball off to substitute Douglas Costa, whose pull back is deflected out for a corner. United, eventually, deal with the set piece.
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