Champions League 2018/19: Valencia vs Juventus, 3 players to watch out for

The 2018/19 Champions League kicked off yesterday and produced some exciting encounters. That is set to continue this evening as European elite clubs begin an intense battle in the prestigious competition.

In what has emerged as the most anticipated fixture of the day, Italian champions Juventus will face their Spanish rivals, Valencia as they both aim to earn a decent start to the campaign.

All eyes will be on Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo to produce a magical performance at the Mestalla Stadium this evening. The Old Lady snatched the Portuguese superstar from Real Madrid this summer and that has made them strong favorites to win the competition.

However, Valencia will not be an easy nut to crack for the Seria A giants, having returned to the tournament after missing out last term. Therefore, let's take a look at 3 superstars to keep tabs on when the game eventually begins this evening:

#3. Mario Mandzukic

Mandzukic is on an impressive goalscoring run at the moment

Following a brilliant FIFA World Cup outing with his nation in Russia recently, Croatian International Mario Mandzukic will enter the UEFA Champions League once again this evening as he looks set to represent Juventus in their opening fixture against Spanish side - Valencia.

The striker has already begun the new season in electrifying form, putting up a couple of decent performances and bagging an incredible 2 goals to help The Bianconeri to achieve a perfect start to their Seria A campaign.

With his amazing work-rate, immense physicality and incredible finishing skills, there is no doubt Mandzukic will be a real threat to Valencia's defense this evening.

#2. Goncalo Guedes

The attacker will give Juventus defenders plenty of work to do on the left flank

Such is the incredible talent of Spanish International Goncalo Guedes that Valencia decided to sign him permanently from Paris Saint-Germain this summer following his impressive loan spell at the Mestalla Stadium last season

The attacker is one of the most impressive rising young talents in Europe at the moment and he will definitely be a real threat to Juventus when he clashes with the Seria A giants for their UEFA Champions League opener this evening.

A fantastic winger with blistering pace and unbelievable talent, Guedes will be a great influence on the left flank, with his ability to beat his markers by utilizing his sheer pace and amazing dribbling skills as well as creating clear-cut chances and scoring incredible goals.

#1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo will be looking forward to a decent start in the UEFA Champions League this season

The man that everybody really wants to watch at the moment, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will draw huge attention when he eventually returns to Spain to represent Juventus in their Champions League opener against Valencia this evening.

The attacker has been the most impressive superstar in the European tournament in each of the past few seasons, finishing as the top scorer of the tournament six years in a row and he will be looking forward to earning a brilliant start to the competition this evening.

Ronaldo is an explosive winger with incredible pace and unbelievable skills. His movement in the opposition box is spectacular and his finishing is quite unparalleled - prompting many to qualify him as a goalscoring machine.