How does Manchester United and Juventus stand in Group H?
Following the drab goalless draw against Valencia at Old Trafford in the previous group-stage encounter, Manchester United currently occupies the second position with four points. On the other hand, Juventus leads Group H with six points after picking up a 3-0 win over Young Boys on October 2.
What is the form of Manchester United as compared to Juventus?
Jose Mourinho's men enter Tuesday's clash on the back of a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the English Premier League. A strong second-half display at the Stamford Bridge nearly secured all three points for the Red Devils but for Ross Barkley's last-gasp equalizer.
The turn of events emphasizes the soaring momentum in the camp of the Old Trafford outfit who bagged a 3-2 victory over Newcastle with a similar performance. Although things have not exactly been great in the last run of matches for Manchester United, latest happening indicate that a renaissance could be witnessed should the players continue on the same path.
Jose Mourinho's side is unbeaten in seven of its last 10 matches (W4 D3) but has registered just a win in the last five matches played across all competitions. Nonetheless, the tale is completely different in the camp of Juventus who, until meeting Genoa last Saturday, had maintained a 100% record in all competitions this season. Still, the 1-1 draw played out at the Allianz Stadium took the Bianconeri's unbeaten run to 11.
Team News
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez will not play any role in his side's encounter with Juventus after being declared unfit by Jose Mourinho in his pre-match presser. The ex-Arsenal star who has assumed a periphery role at his new club in recent times appeared as a late substitute in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
Full-back Antonio Valencia could make his return after since October 2 following a successful operation on his mouth. For Juventus, the test will mark the return of ex-Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo following his suspension against Valencia in the opening game.
Nonetheless, the Turin club will be without injury-stricken Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic, and midfield pair Emre Can and Sami Khedira.
Head-to-head
Manchester United and Juventus have faced each other 12 times in total. The two clubs are tied at five wins apiece. The last meeting between the pair happened in February 2003 where the Red Devils sealed a 3-0 win in Turin.
What are the managers and players saying?
Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho: "Juventus have a lot to offer and an extra year with the same coach and structure.
"They have won seven titles on the trot and a really special player who makes a real difference.
"They are more than a contender for the Champions League."
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Romelu Lukaku: "We have a plan every time we go out against a team but I don't know how to explain it," the United striker said.
"It's just something we need to get out of. We need to start with much more confidence and much more intensity on the offensive side.
"Offensively we are set up really well but then it's on the ball where we need to make a difference."
Juventus
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Massimiliano Allegri: "It will be a physical game, we will have to approach it with great concentration, manage the ball and set up well on a technical level to avoid one of the greatest dangers that they can bring us, namely high balls.
"Manchester United are a strong team who have a very experienced coach, and tomorrow's game serves as a reminder that we must always remain in the game for 100 minutes."
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Cristiano Ronaldo: "It's special for me to return to Manchester. Here I have many memories of victories and affection, and in particular with Sir Alex Ferguson, to whom I send a big hug. He's someone who helped me so much.
"It's going to be a tough match. Manchester United are strong, but if we play the way the coach wants, we have a good chance to win the game. But we can't underestimate our opponents."
Broadcast information
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In the U.S, Manchester United vs Juventus will be live on Univision Radio, Watch TNT, Univision Deportes En Vivo, Univision, Univision Deportes, TNT USA, Univision NOW, and B/R Live.
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In U.K, the match will be on BBC Radio 5 Live, BT Sport 4K UHD, BT Sport 2, and BT Sport Live.
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Fans in Italy will be able to watch the game live on Sky Calcio 2, Sky Sport Uno, and SKY Go Italia.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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