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'Maybe someday there will be a substitute for free kicks!' - Mata relishes in stunning strike against Juve

Juan Mata joked about a potential future role as a free-kick specialist after scoring a stunning set piece against Juventus to help guide Manchester United to victory.

The Spaniard joined the fray in the 79th minute of Wednesday's Champions League match with his side down a goal following a spectacular Cristiano Ronaldo strike.

Mata stepped up and scored a stunner of his own in the 86th minute, curling home a marvelous free-kick to tie the match late.

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The Red Devils eventually found their winner via another set piece as a free-kick deflected off Alex Sandro and in.