Manchester City vs Juventus - Player Ratings

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15 September 2015

Standard Sport assesses the individual performances in Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Juventus.

MANCHESTER CITY

Joe Hart - 8

England's No 1 produced a couple of fantastic saves to keep City in the game, but it was for nothing. Back to his best and nothing he could do about either goal.

Bacary Sanga - 6

The physical right-back stood up to everything Juve threw at him down the right. But didn't offer enough going forward.

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Vincent Kompany - 7

Should have been penalised for the goal for climbing all over Giorgio Chiellini, but was impressive before going off. Hopefully his injury is not too bad.

Eliaquim Mangala - 4

Still doesn't look anything like worth the many millions paid for his services. Athletically gifted but short on class and out of position for the goal.

Aleksandar Kolarov - 6

Always a threat going forward and starting to become better defensively as well, but was outmuscled by Juan Cuadrado for the second goal.

Fernandinho - 5

Full of energy but a level below the other midfielders when in possession.

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Yaya Toure - 6

Subdued compared to his usual self mostly found himself being outplayed by the more adventurous Paul Pogba.

Samir Nasri - 3

Often found himself completely out of the game and was well handled by Juve's physical defenders. A strange decision to replace Raheem Sterling rather than the Frenchman

David Silva - 7

His vision and touch are unmatched, the clever Spanish playmaker made numerous chances. Just a shame it was the overmatched Wilfried Bony rather than Sergio Aguero on the end of them.

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Raheem Sterling - 5

His pace and movement always make him dangerous but he wasted two very, very good chances, one in either half. Didn't get at Lichtsteiner as much as his manager would have wanted.

Wilfried Bony - 4

His first Champions League game in a long time and he wasn't up to the task. He failed to hold the ball up for his team-mates and was man-handled by Chiellini and Bonucci.

Kevin De Bruyne - 4

After an impressive debut on Saturday De Bruyne came on but didn't show much, as Juve closed ranks after going in front.

Nicolas Otamendi - 4

Came on for Kompany and although he can't be blamed for the second goal, he looked a bit ring rusty as Morata powered past him to pick up the loose ball.

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JUVENTUS

Gianluigi Buffon - 9

Not looking close to his 37 years, Buffon is still one of the very best in the world. Never looked ruffled and pulled off one of the best double saves you are likely to see.

Stephan Lichtsteiner - 8

A constant menace up and down the right hand side, Lichtsteiner is vastly underrated and easily one of the best in his position in the world.

Leonardo Bonucci - 7

Physical, burly and good in possession, Bonucci never allowed Bony to settle into any kind of rhythm.

Giorgio Chiellini - 8

By hook or by crook, Chiellni gets it done. He's niggly, often dirty, but you could tell he worried Bony. Was fouled when scoring an own goal.

Patrice Evra - 7

The former Manchester United defender is not the dynamic force he once was, but he's a wily defender.

Stefano Sturaro - 7

Has a way to go before he's at the level of departed Juve midfielders Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal, but played with a passion and energy that made him a constant nuisance.

Hernanes - 7

His effectiveness was blunted a bit by playing a deeper role but he's tremendous when on the ball.

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Paul Pogba - 8

Another performance that shows Pogba is at the very top of the world game. Outperformed Toure and delivered the defining pass of the match for the equaliser.

Juan Cuadrado - 6

Never played like that in a Chelsea shirt. Actually showed a bit of attacking intent and danger when in possession.

Mario Mandzukic - 7

Tremendous work rate throughout the match, the Croatian continued to ask questions of the City defender. Scored a deserved goal.

Alvaro Morata - 8

Absolutely brilliant winner that gave Joe Hart no chance. Morata is fast developing into one of Europe's best. One wonders why Real Madrid ever sold him.

Paulo Dybala - 6

Looked neat and tidy in his Champions League debut. A very promising young player, even if he didn't have too much an impact on this game.

Andrea Barzagli - 6

The veteran defender came on to see out any late danger from the hosts.

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