Cristiano Ronaldo Red Card Update: Juventus Forward Set to Play Against Manchester United After UEFA Hands Him One Match Suspension

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed only one match suspension following the red card he received against Valencia in their Champions League opener. The red card was incidentally the first of his career. Following this decision, the former Man Utd star is free to play against his beloved former club Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 23. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will miss his side's clash with Young Boys. Was Manchester United Keen on Signing Cristiano Ronaldo Before the Former Real Madrid Star Signed for Juventus?

Ronaldo enjoyed six glorious years at United where he matured from an inexperienced winger to one of the most sought-after names in the sport. During his time in Manchester, he won three premier league titles along with Champions League medal in 2008. He departed for Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world record fee. However, he is serenaded every week from the Old Trafford Faithful. He also enjoyed stellar success in Madrid collecting further four Champions League medals. Valencia vs Juventus 2018 UEFA Champions League Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Off on Debut As Juventus Win 2–0.

Following successful spells in England and Spain, Ronaldo went to Juventus in the summer for 112 million Euros. After initially struggling to make his mark in Turin, He has finally found his mojo to score goals freely. The match against Manchester United would certainly be much more exciting now since United's favourite is returning for the second time after his departure. He previously returned with Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in Champions League last 16 tie to eventually knock the 20-time Premier League champions out of the European Competition.

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