Alex Sandro, Mario Mandzukic and Stefano Sturaro were contendors for man of the match in Juve’s 1-0 victory over Man City.

Juventus went into this penultimate Champions League group knowing that a win would see them into the last 16. It was a cagey start but Juve played the better football early on and took a deserved lead when Alex Sandro floated in a perfect cross for Mario Mandzukic to fire home. Juve continued to miss a host of well created chances while City had opportunities of their own to get back into the game but thankfully the Bianconeri held on for a valuable 3 points.

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Gigi Buffon

Exceptional. Came out off his line to close down Aguero when Marchisio’s back pass was poorly placed. Denied Toure with a truly world-class save and was his usual super-self throughout.

7.0 / 10


Stephan Lichtsteiner

Had a great chance to seal the resuly when clean through but was denied by Hart. Tracked back well and kept Navas/De Bruyne quiet throughout the game.

6.0 / 10


Giorgio Chiellini

One of his best recent performances, despite some poor passing at the back. Came into the game as it went on and kept Aguero in his pocket for much of the night.

6.0 / 10


Andrea Barzagli

Kept things steady at the back with a solid defensive display, marking De Bruyne and making some vital interceptions.

6.5 / 10


Leonardo Bonucci

Back to his brilliant best, marking Sergio Aguero and limiting his chances. Superb.

6.5 / 10


Claudio Marchisio

One wayward pass aside, he was at his best, probing the City defence, trying to carve out chances. Tested Hart from distance more than once and kept the midfield ticking over.

6.5 / 10


Stefano Sturaro

An exceptional display from a young player who is maturing more with the big games he plays in. Bossed the midfield and broke down attacks while almost scoring a second goal for Juve.

6.5 / 10


Paul Pogba

One of his best displays in a while, dominating the midfield, covering the pitch and keeping Toure busy. Created a beautiful chance for Dybala and made some great runs into the final third.

7.0 / 10


Alex Sandro

Pushed Sagna back and was a constant thorn in the side of City for the whole game. Provided the deftest of crosses for Mandzukic to open the scoring.

7.0 / 10


Mario Mandzukic

Another player who turned in a much improved performance. Far more mobile, tracking back when he could, put pressure on the defence and took his goal with a great finish. Could easily have scored a second but for a great save from Hart.

6.5 / 10


Paulo Dybala

Wasted a good early opportunity, made good runs with great vision but the end product wasn;t there, in part, due to the physical treatment he got from City.

6.0 / 10

 

Substitutes

Alvaro Morata

An infuriating display from the striker who should have passed at least twice to better positioned players to seal the result.

6.0 /10


Juan Cuadrado

A brief cameo role with the game already won.

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Patrice Evra

A brief cameo role with the game already won.

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