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
Welcome!
The Champions League is back and the famous anthem is set to bellow around the continent in just a few hours time, and there are some great matches on offer tonight.
We'll be focusing on Cristinao Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford, where Manchester Unted host Juventus. Manchester City are also in action against Shakhtar Donetsk, and Real Madrid play Plzen Viktoria.
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Ronaldo's reception
Much of the focus tonight will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's welcome at Old Trafford. It's been a while since he played here, but he hasn't been forgotten.
All eyes will be on the Portuguese forward here.
Team News
Here's Manchester United's team for tonight's game. It's the same XI that started against Chelsea for Jose Mourinho
Team News
And for Manchester City. It's a welcome return for Kevin De Bruyne.
Strong record
Juventus are in formidable form against English opposition. They knocked Tottenham out in last year's Champions League, beat Manchester City twice in the group stages in 2015-16 and eliminated Chelsea in 2012-13. Manchester United, then, should be wary of suffering a similar fate.
Mourinho walks
No, he hasn't resigned. But he has taken drastic measures to reach Old Trafford on time. The team bus was delayed, so Mourinho and his entourage arrived on foot. At least he's keeping fit.
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