Wednesday, September 19, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group H: Red Devils and Juve (Despite CR 7's Red Card) Get Road Wins

Action from Group H of the UEFA Champions League opened on Wednesday with a pair of games.

At Bern, Switzerland:
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Paul Pogba scored twice (35', PK-44') as Manchester United dominated BSC Young Boys 3-0 on the road.

Here are some Young Boys fans in the stands in the Swiss capital prior to kickoff time.

Keystone photo via Associated Press by Anthony Anex

At Valencia, Spain:
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Miralem Pjanic scored twice (PK-45', PK-51') as Juventus overcame Cristian Ronaldo's red card and defeated Valencia 2-0 on the road.

That's Juve's coach Massimiliano Allegri shouting from the sidelines during the match.

Associated Press photo by Alberto Saiz

Group H Standings:

1. Manchester United (GP: 1; GD: + 3; PTS: 3)
2. Juventus (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Valencia (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

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