Juventus 1-2 Manchester United: 4 men who helped United earn 3 points

Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Group H
Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Group H

#2 David De Gea

Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Group H
Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Group H

The De Gea contract issue has been hogging the limelight for some time now, but on the field, the Spaniard has been focused as usual. He has been a tad unfortunate this season, playing behind a shaky defence that has cost him quite a few clean sheets. Against Juventus too, De Gea, could not secure a clean sheet, but he was the instigator of the comeback on the night.

While there was nothing that he could have done for the Ronaldo goal, De Gea was alert throughout the game, saving well from Pjanic in the 67th minute with the game poised at 0-0 and then saving again from the Bosnian Midfielder when the game was at 1-0.

But the pick of the save was in the 34th minute. Cuadrado burst into the right side and sent in a low drive into the box, which took a deflection off Matic and looked destined for the far post. But De Gea showed cat-like reflexes and kept it out. It was moments like this that kept United in the game and ensured that they were always within touching distance of Juve.

The Spaniard put up another stellar performance in the night and United should hold on to him with all their might.

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