Official: Ronaldo to miss just 1 Champions League match for Juve
There was a fear that this red card would lead to Ronaldo being banned for three games, which would have seen him miss two games against Manchester United, including what is set to be a dramatic return to Old Trafford.
UEFA’s official statement confirms that he will serve just a one-match ban, which will be the game against Swiss club Young Boys on the 2nd of October. UEFA’s suspensions are managed on a case-by-case basis and the final decision for Ronaldo’s disqualification is just one game.
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