Cristiano Ronaldo scored a spectacular goal against his former side but it was Manchester United who came away from Turin with all three points.
Juventus broke the deadlock in the 65th minute when Miralem Pjanic’s ball over the top was met by a sumptuous Ronaldo volley.
The Italians went on to squander a few glorious chances to extend their lead as United chased the game.
Substitute Juan Mata curled in a delicious free-kick from the edge of the area in the 86th minute to drag the away side level before Ashley Young’s in-swinging set-piece saw Alex Sandro turn the ball into his own net to give the Red Devils a winner in the final minute.
Here, we rate the performances of Juve’s players in the Champions League clash.
STARTING XI
Wojciech Szczesny – Didn’t have much to do for most of the game and not a lot he could’ve done to stop either of United’s goals. 5
Mattia De Sciglio – Kept tabs on Anthony Martial well while he was on the pitch but offered little going forward. 6
Leonardo Bonucci – Solid at the back but will be frustrated with his failure to deal with Young’s delivery for the winner. 6
Giorgio Chiellini – Was dominant in the air and marshalled the defence well, making six clearances. Superb in possession. 7
Alex Sandro – Barely stretched defensively but couldn’t get forward enough either. Had the misfortune of heading the ball into his own net for United’s winner. 5
Juan Cuadrado – Saw a lot of the ball and made inroads with runs through the middle. Skied his effort from Ronaldo’s lay-off in the second half. 6
Sami Khedira – Pushed forward to join the attack and struck the post from Ronaldo’s cutback. Wasted possession on a few occasions. 5
Miralem Pjanic – Wasn’t shadowed this time and did create several good chances with the freedom he had to find a pass, including the one for Ronaldo’s goal. Should’ve scored himself as well. 7
Rodrigo Bentancur – Tucked in to join the midfield but never really stood out. 5
Cristiano Ronaldo – His ball across the area saw Khedira strike the upright. Always threatened but couldn’t quite apply the finishing touch… until he did. A stunning volley with the ball coming from over his shoulder was pure genius and deservedly broke the deadlock. 8
Paulo Dybala – A few classy touches from the Argentine who popped up in threatening areas. Hit the crossbar with an excellent curling effort in the second half. 7
SUBS
Blaise Matuidi – Gave away the free-kick that let United back into the game – a clumsy tackle on Pogba on the edge of the area. 4
Andrea Barzagli – Came on to shore up the defence but instead invited United forward. N/A
Mario Mandzukic – Came on in injury time and never got involved. N/A
