Manchester United 0-1 Juventus: Dybala strike seals Ronaldo’s return With a Win

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a win on his return to Old Trafford with Allegri’s side saw off Manchester United to move five points clear at the top of Champions League Group H.

In the 17th minute, the former United star set up Juve's winner, with his cross reaching Paulo Dybala who made no mistake from close range.

The Italian champions completely dominant the first half with several chances to extend their lead, enjoying 70% of possession and managing 10 shots to United's one. 

United put in a decent shift after the break but only had one major effort at goal, Pogba shot rebound off the post.

It was a disappointing night for United boss Jose Mourinho, who was mocked by the away fans as his team suffer only their second home European loss since March 2013, when Ronaldo scored the winner for Real Madrid.

The two sides will meet again on 7 November at the Allianz Stadium, and a win will secure last 16 ticket for Juve 16.

United occupy second place, with their hopes of reaching the last 16 boosted by Valencia's draw with Young Boys earlier on Tuesday.

All eyes were on Ronaldo again from the seconds he led his team-mates out of the tunnel for the warm-up, and he was jeered to an enthusiastic welcome from the United fans including the travelling Juve supporters.

Notably in the first half when Juventus were completely dominant, Ronaldo's performance was a reminder of his former glories in Old Trafford and a time when United were known for their attacking flair.

He began the match on the left flank but Juve's fluid front three meant he often showed up on the right, where he set up Juve's goal, or in the centre.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward could not cap his performance with a goal - his best effort came shortly after break, with his curling shot tip over by David de Gea's to pull a fine save, but this was still an impressive demonstration of his enduring quality.

After the game, Ronaldo was at the centre of attention. During the match, a succession of pitch invaders attempted to reach him and after the final whistle, when he took a selfie with one of them.

That made him the last player to leave the pitch, and he was applauded by all sides of Old Trafford, while clapping and touching his chest to express what their applause meant to him.