Juventus vs Sassuolo LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goals in Serie A as Douglas Costa sees red

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Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled as a Juventus player

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his search for a first goal since joining Juventus in the summer as they take on Sassuolo in Serie A looking to maintain their perfect start to the season.

The £100m acquisition has not been able to rekindle his incredible goalscoring feat from his Real Madrid days since arriving in Turin, but manager Massimiliano Allegri believes today is the day for Ronaldo to break his duck after insisting “he will score” against Sassuolo. Ronaldo should at least head into the game fresh as he was left out of the Portugal squad during the international break in order to focus on his new club, having shown signs of fatigue after his World Cup commitments.

But the Modena-based Sassuolo are one of the surprise packages in Italy this season, as they head to the Allianz Stadium unbeaten this season following wins over Genoa and Inter Milan and a 2-2 draw with Cagliari.

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What time does it start?

Juventus vs Sassuolo kicks off at 2:00pm BST [3:00pm CET] on Sunday 16 September.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Eleven Sports 2 from 1:50pm BST [2:50pm CET]. You can sign up with Eleven Sports for a 7-day free trial, with subscription costing £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year thereafter.

Odds...

Juventus to win: 2/9

Sassuolo to win: 13/1

Draw: 11/2

(Odds provided by Betfair)

Key Points

• Juventus 2-1 Sassuolo
• Cristiano Ronaldo opens his account for his new club
• £100m summer signing adds his second in the 65th minute
• Juventus maintain 100 per cent start to Serie A season
• Khouma Babacar scores late consolation for Sassuolo
• Douglas Costa sent-off in injury time after VAR review

[16 September 2018 15:25 · Michael Jones]

61 mins: Juventus 1 - 0 Sassuolo

The visitors have had a tough time of it in this half, Juve have upped the pace and tempo but Sassuolo have a free kick in Juve's half, the balls whipped it in, headed away and Duncan tries a wonder strike that's very high over the bar 

[16 September 2018 15:29 · Michael Jones]

64 mins: GOAL! Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo - Ronaldo

Douglas Costa has replaced Mandzukic and he joins Ronaldo and Dybala up front, Sassuolo find their feet a little as Duncan wins a corner...

...Berardi takes it but it's cleared up to Costa who finds Can on the break, Ronaldo gets it and powers the ball into the back of the net 

[16 September 2018 15:31 · Michael Jones]

68 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

It was always coming for Ronaldo, he's looked hungry for goals all game, if Sassuolo keep pushing forward looking to score themselves then don't rule out a third for the star man 

[16 September 2018 15:36 · Michael Jones]

73 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

Almost! Costa links with Ronaldo in the box to create an opening for the Portuguese superstar, who toes the ball towards goal but Consigli saves it

[16 September 2018 15:39 · Michael Jones]

75 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

Ronaldo goes down in the penalty area but the referee is unmoved, Sassuolo respond with Duncan who arrows a shot at the top corner and Szczesny makes a strong save

[16 September 2018 15:41 · Michael Jones]

77 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

It's coming! Ronaldo has another chance, Costa finding him with a cross to the far post and Ronaldo dinks it wide, he kicks the post in frustration knowing he should've scored

[16 September 2018 15:46 · Michael Jones]

81 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

Oh Cristiano! Cancelo shoots from outside of the box forcing Consigli into a diving save the ball ricochets out to Ronaldo who taps a left footed shot wide of the near post 

[16 September 2018 15:50 · Michael Jones]

86 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

Sassuolo still move forward, a goal now would make it an interesting final few minutes, Cancelo is brought down and Juve have it back, the ball comes to Costa who bombs forward and shoots, but he pulls it wide of the target

[16 September 2018 15:53 · Michael Jones]

89 mins: Juventus 2 - 0 Sassuolo

Short corner for Juve, Costa loses possession and Sassuolo break, Cuadrado makes the tackle but the visitors attack now on the right Babacar shoots and Szczesny stops it with ease 

[16 September 2018 15:54 · Michael Jones]

90 mins: GOAL! Juventus 2 - 1 Sassuolo - Babacar

Sassuolo pull one back, Costa makes two horrible challenges in defence but the ball comes into the box and Babacar gets there first heading the ball past the goalkeeper