4 Takeaways from the Old Trafford win for Juventus

#2 Group lead widens

Dybala's goal made Juventus run away Group H leaders.

Juventus were Group H leaders heading into Old Trafford, Manchester United were second placed with only two points separating them. The match was particularly crucial as the winning team was guaranteed of securing the #1 spot.

A win for United would have seen them leapfrogging Juventus. A draw would still have Juventus at the helm of the group table. The win for Juventus means that the team has a five-point lead over the Red Devils.

The win also gives a lifeline to third-placed Valencia who now harbors hopes of catching up with United. Juventus can now relax and be at ease as the second round of games kick off in a fortnight.

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#3 Dybala & Ronaldo are a happy lot

Dybala and Ronaldo are an impressed lot.

Paulo Dybala is undoubtedly one of Europe’s rising stars and a name that is increasingly gaining a lot of attention. At Old Trafford, Dybala needed to show that he is indeed one of the best, and that he is capable of delivering in the big matches as well.

When the ball came his way in the 17th minute, the Argentine striker didn’t waste the opportunity to be on the scoresheet. He pressed for more goals but his match-winning strike is sure to have validated his worth at a big game in a big league.

News of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford was of great media interest since many days before the match played out. The football world was eager to see how he’d perform against his former club.

As soon as the game got underway, the attention was cast on him. Though not at his scintillating best, Ronaldo should be contented with his performance. And even though he would have loved to appear on the scoresheet, he will surely be impressed with his wonderous strike, that only a world-class keeper like De Gea could save.