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Allegri: Set-pieces were Manchester United's only way to score

The Juventus boss lamented his side giving away dangerous free-kicks as he felt the Premier League side presented no other threat

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri admitted after a 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Wednesday that his side had given Jose Mourinho's club exactly what they needed to earn a victory.

A stunning strike from Cristiano Ronaldo, his first for Juventus in the Champions League, had the Italian champions out in front in second half, only to see Juan Mata strike from a direct free kick before Ashley Young's delivery knocked in for an own-goal by Alex Sandro.