Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first two goals to give juventus’ its fourth win from four games this season.
Ronaldo, goalless in his first three games since his move from Real Madrid, tapped in shortly after half-time.
The 33-year-old then finished off a rapid counter-attack by shooting into the bottom corner after 65 minutes.
Sassuolo pulled one back in added time via Khouma Babacar and Douglas Costa was sent off but the hosts held on.
Juve’s Brazilian winger was dismissed after a video assistant referee intervention for spitting at Federico di Francesco, having aimed a headbutt at the same player and appeared to try to elbow him.
Ronaldo could have completed a hat-trick late on but missed two easy chances from inside the penalty area.
.@Cristiano with his first TWO goals with Juventus ?? pic.twitter.com/wWfySARDsR
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The crowd celebrated Ronaldo’s first goals for the club wildly while the forward’s girlfriend and son were also in the stands to witness the moment.
“I am very happy,” Ronaldo said. “I wanted to score, but first of all it counts to win and do well.
“Of course, there was attention after my arrival in Turin, but life is like that.
“I’m happy. I’m working well and my team-mates help me to adapt to this championship.”
