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Fans furious at Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini after he led with his elbow in challenge with Monaco's Radamel Falcao

Chiellini was shown a yellow card for the touch challenge (Photo: REUTERS)

Giorgio Chiellini was lucky to stay on the pitch after his elbow collided with Radamel Falcao as Juventus beat Monaco 2-0 in the Champions League.

The Italy centre-back was booked after the incident as the Colombian dropped to the ground, but many think he should have been red carded.

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