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Not-so-selfish Cristiano Ronaldo helps Juventus seal Champions League win

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo provided the assist that allowed Mario Mandzukic to tap-in the winner against Valencia just before the hour mark in Turin in their UEFA Champions League Group H clash.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo provided the assist that allowed Mario Mandzukic to tap-in the winner against Valencia just before the hour mark in Turin in their UEFA Champions League Group H clash. (Photo | AP)
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo provided the assist that allowed Mario Mandzukic to tap-in the winner against Valencia just before the hour mark in Turin in their UEFA Champions League Group H clash. (Photo | AP)
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Ronaldo came out firing on all cylinders after his controversial red card during his first Champions League game for Juventus in Valencia back in September, which Massimiliano Allegri's side won 2-0 despite being down to ten men. (Photo | AP)
Ronaldo came out firing on all cylinders after his controversial red card during his first Champions League game for Juventus in Valencia back in September, which Massimiliano Allegri's side won 2-0 despite being down to ten men. (Photo | AP)
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was in top form in the Allianz Stadium with chances in the first three minutes, with a powerful drive straight at Valencia's Brazilian goalkeeper Neto.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was in top form in the Allianz Stadium with chances in the first three minutes, with a powerful drive straight at Valencia's Brazilian goalkeeper Neto.
'We have become faster in playing the ball, then of course, there is Cristiano Ronaldo ... but we made some mistakes and we did not get a second goal, we have to improve. Ronaldo gives us a sense of security and confidence, but the team is essentially the same as last season,' said Juventus manager Allegri.
'We have become faster in playing the ball, then of course, there is Cristiano Ronaldo ... but we made some mistakes and we did not get a second goal, we have to improve. Ronaldo gives us a sense of security and confidence, but the team is essentially the same as last season,' said Juventus manager Allegri.
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic (L) challenges for the ball with Valencia forward Santi Mina during their Champions League group H match at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo | AP)
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic (L) challenges for the ball with Valencia forward Santi Mina during their Champions League group H match at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo | AP)
Juventus' Argentine striker Paulo Dybala (L) challenges for the ball with Valencia forward Santi Mina. (Photo | AP)
Juventus' Argentine striker Paulo Dybala (L) challenges for the ball with Valencia forward Santi Mina. (Photo | AP)
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi (L) and Valencia midfielder Goncalo Guedes fight for the ball at the Allianz stadium. (Photo | AP)
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi (L) and Valencia midfielder Goncalo Guedes fight for the ball at the Allianz stadium. (Photo | AP)
A sliding tackle by Juventus defender Joao Cancelo (R) on Valencia midfielder Francis Coquelin during the Champions League clash. (Photo | AP)
A sliding tackle by Juventus defender Joao Cancelo (R) on Valencia midfielder Francis Coquelin during the Champions League clash. (Photo | AP)
The win for the Italian champions, who only needed a point to ensure qualification, combined with Manchester United snatching a late 1-0 win over Young Boys at Old Trafford means Valencia crash out of the competition. (Photo | AP)
The win for the Italian champions, who only needed a point to ensure qualification, combined with Manchester United snatching a late 1-0 win over Young Boys at Old Trafford means Valencia crash out of the competition. (Photo | AP)
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