Published 11:44 IST, November 8th 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo's substitution frustration explained by Juve's Sarri

Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted in Juventus' 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow. Ronaldo was left visibly frustrated at Maurizio Sarri's decision to take him off.

Reported by: Colin DCunha
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Douglas Costa turned saviour for Maurizio Sarri's Juventus as y scraped to a 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in Champions League. A goal from Aaron Ramsey, or some would argue Cristia Ronaldo, put Juventus ahe early in 4th minute. However, just minutes later Aleksei Miranchuk levelled for hosts. It n took a wonderful solo goal from Douglas Costa to hand Juventus win. 

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During game in Russian capital, Juventus star Cristia Ronaldo was taken off by Maurizio Sarri and replaced by Argentinian forward Paulo Dybala with just under 10 minutes to go. substitution didn't go down too well with Ronaldo. former Real Mrid star looked visibly furious with Maurizio Sarri's to replace him late in game. Ronaldo was also seen exchanging a few words with Italian manr before making his way to Juventus bench.

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Cristia Ronaldo left frustrated in Juventus' Champions League win over Lokomotiv Moscow

It was a frustrating night for Cristia Ronaldo at Moscow. H his free-kick gone in without interference of Aaron Ramsey, Juventus' 300th Champions League goal would be credited to Ronaldo on night. Juventus manr Maurizio Sarri gave a somewhat questionable response when asked about substitution incident with Ronaldo. Sarri said that Ronaldo appeared angry since he h a knee problem since past few days. On seeing Ronaldo awkwardly try to accelerate late in game, Sarri said that he decided it was best to substitute Portuguese in order to avoid escalating injury. substitution didn't go down too well with Juventus fans eir. Considering that Cristia Ronaldo has often netted late goals to secure a victory for Bianconeri, ir frustrations with Sarri's decision is understandable. 

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