In his first Champions League match with Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in the 29th minute for what looked like patting (maybe forcefully patting?) Valencia defender Jeison Murillo on the head, after Murillo went down in the box. I’m no Ronaldo super fan, but that has to be the most ridiculous red card I’ve ever seen. Here’s another angle: Advertisement In the unlikely event Ronaldo is gven more than the UEFA-mandated one-match suspension, he’d miss Juve’s Oct. 23 match against Manchester United and his highly anticipated return to Old Trafford. After Ronaldo was sent off, Juventus scored twice for what is currently a 2-0 lead, so they look like they’ll be fine, but still, that call was garbage.<doc-sep>The Portuguese superstar was sent off during his side's 2-0 win over Valencia, casting doubt over his participation in upcoming games Cristiano Ronaldo stole all of the headlines on the second night of the 2018-19 Champions League group stage, as he was sent off during Juventus' 2-0 win over Valencia. The Portugal international was shown his very first red card in Europe's premier club competition after he appeared to pull the hair of defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo was astonished at the decision to the point that he was even reduced to tears as his first return to Spain since his departure from Real Madrid turned sour. Indeed, he had to be helped from the turf after collapsing upon seeing the card, and took a number of minutes to leave the pitch. UEFA assess cases on an individual basis, though they do institute an automatic one-match suspension for a straight red dismissal. So how long will Ronaldo be banned for and what game - or games - will he miss? What did Ronaldo do to get sent off? After running into the box, Ronaldo and Murillo clashed, the defender claiming he was kicked by the 33-year-old. Ronaldo reacted to that, raising his arm in protest, before appearing to scratch Murillo's head with his hand. The moment that saw Cristiano Ronaldo see red [🎥: U.S. only] pic.twitter.com/IB3ffZweXw — B/R Football (@brfootball) September 19, 2018 How we didn’t expect Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League debut for Juventus to end... ⚪️ With a goal ⚪️ With a hat-trick 🔘 In tears He’s received his first-ever red card in the competition 😮 pic.twitter.com/VbOqOAh07q — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 19, 2018 Murillo then squared up to the forward, and players from both teams were forced to intervene. Referee Felix Brych consulted the official behind the goal, and a decision was taken to send Ronaldo off, leaving him in tears. You can watch the incident in the videos above. Will Ronaldo miss Juventus' game against Man Utd? A fairytale return to Old Trafford remains on the cards on October 23 after UEFA confirmed that Ronaldo will only be banned for one Champions League game. That means the only game he is certain to miss is Juve's next encounter, against Young Boys, on October 2 in Turin. Ronaldo was unable appeal his ban, but faces an anxious wait to see if that suspension will be extended by UEFA. Game Ronaldo will miss Date Opponent Venue Oct 2 Young Boys Allianz Stadium, Turin There was a possibility that it might have been extended to two games, meaning he would have had to sit out the Old Trafford clash. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg believes Ronaldo's red card was harsh - he claims he would have shown both Murillo and the Portuguese a yellow, and awarded Valencia a free-kick - and thinks a one-match ban will suffice. Writing in the Daily Mail, he said: "The contact looked very slight and I cannot see how the additional assistant, standing some 20 yards away, could deem it violent conduct. "If I had been officiating this game, I would have given Valencia a free-kick and shown a yellow card to each player. Ronaldo will serve a one-match ban but anything more would be harsh." Reaction to Ronaldo's red card vs Valencia Ronaldo's sending off sent social media into a frenzy, with Twitter users across the globe either mocking the crying superstar or criticising the referee. Indeed, one user claimed that the decision was "one of the most ridiculous sendings off ever". Leonardo Bonucci indicated that his team-mate was left "angry" at the decision, while Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri believes VAR would have saved the star . Miralem Pjanic went one step further, despite scoring the two penalties that won Juve the game, and insisted that the red card was "absurd". "Football is a strange game. We could have been 4-0 up after the opening period, then came that absurd sending off," Pjanic said, via the club's website. And Emre Can took a slightly different tact , claiming that "we're not women"! Article continues below “That’s supposed to be a red! ?” he exclaimed when shown footage of the action by DAZN . “I just heard that he said it was because of hair pulling. We’re not women, we’re playing football. “If you’re giving that as a red card, you can be sent off for any foul. One hundred per cent, that is not a red card.”<doc-sep>Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by teammate Federico Bernardeschi after receiving a red card during the Champions League, group H soccer match between Valencia and Juventus. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by teammate Federico Bernardeschi after receiving a red card during the Champions League, group H soccer match between Valencia and Juventus. (AP Photo) UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, on Thursday initiated a disciplinary case over Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial red card in Champions League, and stated that it will be assessed on September 27, news agency AFP reported. The Portuguese superstar was shown a straight red card for tugging the hair of Jeison Murillo in the 29th minute of the Group H match between Juventus and Valencia on Wednesday. Falling on the ground in disbelief, Ronaldo reacted emotionally to the referee’s decision as he left the pitch with teary eyes. The former Real Madrid footballer, who received his first red card in Champions League, will miss Juventus’ next match against Swiss side Young Boys at home. However, it would be interesting to see if UEFA extends it to a two-match suspension, as it will also see Ronaldo being ruled out of the team when Juventus clash with his former club Manchester United at Old Trafford. A ten-men Juventus, however, prevailed over their Spanish opponents as Miralem Pjanic successfully converted two spot kicks, eventually leading his team to a 2-0 victory. Speaking about the red card incident, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri expressed disappointment, while insisting that it shouldn’t have been a red card. He also added that the VAR technology in these circumstances would had been more useful. “I’ll only say that in this sort of occasion VAR would help. It’s disappointing because now we’ll lose him for a few games and instead if there had been VAR it would have been seen that it wasn’t a sending-off offense,” Allegri said.<doc-sep>Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Juventus will reportedly only be without Cristiano Ronaldo for one UEFA Champions League game following his red card against Valencia on Wednesday, meaning he would be available to face former club Manchester United. The Portuguese was sent off in the first half of the clash after it appeared he tugged on the hair of Jeison Murillo. The dismissal carries a standard one-game ban, although UEFA could have extended the sanction to two or three matches. However, according Richard Tanner of the Daily Mirror, that's unlikely to be the case for Ronaldo. It means that while he would miss the European showdown with Young Boys, he would be available for both matches against former club Manchester United later in the competition. Here's a look at the moment that saw Ronaldo dismissed: Videos you might like "There is no right of appeal over the one-game ban, but sources say that disciplinary officials, who have viewed television footage of the incident, do not regard Ronaldo's indiscretion as worthy of an increased punishment, even though he took a long time to leave the pitch amid heated protests," added Tanner. The dismissal was a disappointing way for Ronaldo to start his Champions League career with Juventus, having joined from Real Madrid in the summer. The Portuguese inspired Los Blancos to win the last three editions of the tournament, as well as four of the last five. However, throughout his career Ronaldo has been far from perfect when it comes to his disciplinary record, per Sky Sports Statto: The red card on Wednesday has triggered plenty of debate, though, as many have questioned whether or not the action was worthy of a dismissal. Dermot Corrigan of ESPN FC believes the forward has actually been involved in more serious altercations previously: Overall, the sending off continued what has been an eventful start to Ronaldo's career at Juventus. In Serie A it took the forward four games to get off the mark, as he netted a brace in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo. Prior to that double he'd been frustrated in front of goal, although the team have been performing well, winning all four of their top-flight matches. Juve also turned in an impressive performance against Valencia on Wednesday after their star man's dismissal, as two Miralem Pjanic penalties gave them a 2-0 win at the Mestalla. After three points on the road the Serie A side are now in a strong position to qualify and appear poised to jostle with United for top spot. Having Ronaldo available for those games will not only make for a special occasion, but enhance Juve's chances of a more favourable run when they reach the knockout stages.<doc-sep>
VI-Images/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo will only miss one UEFA Champions League game following his red card against Valencia, meaning he will be available for Juventus' two matches against former club Manchester United. After the dismissal, the Bianconeri feared Ronaldo would be absent for the games against the Red Devils, but as Sky Sports News noted, he will only miss the upcoming contest with Young Boys: Ronaldo was given his marching orders on his debut in the competition for Juventus after he tangled with defender Jeison Murillo. It appeared as though the Juve star tugged on the Valencia man's hair. Here's a reminder of the incident in question: Ronaldo faced a three-game ban if his sending off were deemed worthy of an increased punishment. However, the Portugal international will only be absent for the match in Turin on Tuesday. Juventus will be the big favourites for that one regardless. After they beat Valencia 2-0 despite the red card in their first match of this year's competition, they are in brilliant shape to qualify for the knockout stages. The matches against United will be vital in determining which team makes it through the group stage and who finishes top, so manager Massimiliano Allegri will be delighted that his premier goalscorer is available. Video Play Button Videos you might like After all, when it comes to the Champions League, nobody raises his game quite like Ronaldo: Not only will the games be important, but the wi'll also be special occasions, as the Portuguese is a legendary figure at Old Trafford. When he returned with Real Madrid in 2013, the forward received a rapturous reception from the crowd before a controversial 2-1 win for the La Liga side. That result knocked United out in the round of 16, with Ronaldo on target in a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg. Despite that—and the fact that supporters will want to see their team win—given what Ronaldo accomplished in red, you suspect he will lauded again: Ronaldo will be desperate to make an impact as he continues to settle into life at Juventus following his move from Madrid, with whom he won the Champions League on four occasions. In Serie A, Ronaldo has scored three times and laid on two assists in six appearances for the Bianconeri. The Italian champions have a perfect league record through their opening six games in 2018-19.