(ANSA) - Rome, September 20 - Juventus won 2-0 at Valencia in
their Champions League opener on Wednesday despite playing most
of the match in 10 men due to a controversial red card awarded
to Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal star was sent off following a tangle in which he
touched Valencia's Jeison Murillo's head.
The referee seemed to think he pulled the opponents hair but
it was not clear and Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri said the
ejection would have been overruled if VAR were used in the
competition.
Ronaldo left the pitch in tears.
The Turin giants did not let the setback get them down and
pressed on, with Miralem Pjanic giving them a deserved win by
converting penalties either side of half time.
AS Roma's poor form so far this season continued when they
were thumped 3-0 at holders Real Madrid.
Only a series of good saves by keeper Robin Olsen stopped the
scoreline getting embarrassing.
Juve win despite Ronaldo red
AS Roma thumped 3-0 at Real Madrid