- United second in Group H
- Valencia given six yellow cards
- Two with Juventus next
- Alexis gets start
Manchester United couldn’t find a way past Valencia in a scoreless draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.
The Red Devils are three points ahead of Valencia and two behind Juventus ahead of back-to-back match-ups with old friend Cristiano Ronaldo.
United had four of the match’s five shots on target, and out-attempted Valencia 17-8.
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United were clearly the superior side over the first 45 minutes, but what good is that without danger? Aside from a pair of Romelu Lukaku hopeful crosses and two even more hopeful penalty shouts, the Red Devils couldn’t find a way through.
Goncalo Guedes had the first chance of the second half for either side, hitting a shot from the chalk of the 18 that sailed wide of the frame.
United wasted a corner kick won by Paul Pogba in the 53rd as the Old Trafford crowd implored its men to attack.
Valencia goalkeeper Neto popped a laser free kick from Pogba over the bar in the 62nd minute, and an inspired tackle from Luke Shaw nearly set Pogba up for a penalty kick on the ensuing corner kick.
Alexis Sanchez left the match with 15 minutes to play after an uninspiring return to the lineup. Anthony Martial took his place, and drew a free kick from the right edge of the 18. Marcus Rashford ripped his effort off the crossbar.
Luke Shaw sent an 88th minute corner kick toward the near post, and Romelu Lukaku headed over the goal.
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— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 2, 2018
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