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Mr. Champions League - Cristiano Ronaldo, was handed a controversial red card on his UEFA Champions League debut for Juventus on Wednesday. The ex-Real Madrid Number 7 picked up the red after the 5th official caught him reportedly pulling the hair of Valencia player, Murillo.
Ronaldo left the Mestalla with tears in his eyes, as he was consoled by both teams' managers on the touchline.
The red card for him means that he also picks up an automatic one-match ban in the Champions League and multiple match suspension might leave Ronaldo out of contention for Manchester United at Old Trafford. The ban has been reported not been appealed by Juventus yet, but the UEFA Disciplinary Committee meeting date for discussing the matter is set for 28th September 2018.
Let's look at the three possible outcomes of Ronaldo's red card against Valencia.
#1 One match ban resulting in Ronaldo being available for United away fixture
One possibility which seems to be the most practical one is Ronaldo being handed just a one-match ban for his actions on Wednesday night. There have been criticisms from fans, media, players, and managers that the red card was a very light call by the officials and could have been avoided if there was VAR during the game.
UEFA might take these factors into consideration and the red card might just result in a one-match ban for Ronaldo where he misses the Young Boys fixture in October but will be available to face Manchester United at Old Trafford, which might be one of Juve's big and important tests in the Champions League this season.
#2 Multiple match ban resulting in a suspension for Manchester United away fixture
Another possibility is Ronaldo being handed a multiple match ban, which might result in a big loss for Juventus as he would be then unavailable for, at least, one game against Manchester United.
Manchester United is the biggest test for Juventus in the Champions League Group this season, and having brought Ronaldo from Madrid for the sole purpose of winning the Champions League, his absence against a club like Manchester United might prove disastrous for the Italian Champions.
#3 Ban being Rescinded
UEFA are waiting for the referee's final report before discussing the final decision over the red card offence of Cristiano Ronaldo. If the officials have had a look at the footage post the match and decide that the Ronaldo red card was a mistake, they might just report the same to UEFA and the ban can be rescinded by the committee.
Even if this being an outrageous possibility, there still exists a chance for the same, as VAR might have resulted in Ronaldo not getting sent off during the match, which is a big factor to be taken into consideration by UEFA.
If the decision goes in Ronaldo's favor, there is a possibility of the early introduction of VAR in the European competition as it is a necessary step to curb incorrectly on-field decisions. If the suspension is rescinded, it will be a happy homecoming for Cristiano at Old Trafford in
