Cristiano Ronaldo: UEFA make red card decision ahead of Man Utd Champions League clash
JUVENTUS superstar Cristiano Ronaldo WILL be available to play against former club Manchester United.
Posted Friday, September 28, 2018 by Express.co.uk
The two heavyweights will lock horns in the Champions League next month on October 23.
His involvement was in doubt after he was dismissed against Valencia last week for appearing to pull Jeison Murillo's hair.
Uefa, however, have now ruled he must only serve a one-match ban for the dismissal.
Ronaldo will miss the Old Lady’s next Champions League clash against Swiss outfit Young Boys on October 2.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg claimed Ronaldo's red card was harsh.
He told the Daily Mail: "The contact looked very slight and I cannot see how the additional assistant, standing some 20 yards away, could deem it violent conduct.
"If I had been officiating this game, I would have given Valencia a free-kick and shown a yellow card to each player.
"Ronaldo will serve a one-match ban but anything more would be harsh."
Cristiano Ronaldo will face Manchester United
Ronaldo joined Juve in the summer for £89m from Real Madrid.
Despite his sending off in Europe’s elite competition, the Portuguese is already flourishing in Serie A.
Ronaldo is linking up well with Paulo Dybala and the duo looked deadly Juve’s 2-0 win over Bologna yesterday.
Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri says there’s more to come from the pairing.
Cristiano Ronaldo was emotional following the incident with Jeison Murillo
Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off against Valencia
"Paulo [Dybala] had a good game like he did in Frosinone. It's normal he needs to grow.
"They [Ronaldo and Dybala] played a good match tonight.
"The more they play together and the better they know each other, I think there is room for improvement.
"I think playing with the three in front and Mandzukic in the middle makes both play better."
Paulo Dybala is forming a deadly relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo left United for Real Madrid in 2009.
The 33-year-old had an incredible record at the La Liga side.
He bagged an astonishing 450 goals in 438 games.
Since move to Turin, he’s scored three goals in seven games across all competitions.
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