Ronaldo to Messi: It’s Always Beautiful to Play Against Him : SOCCER : Sports World News

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Ronaldo to Messi: It's Always Beautiful to Play Against Him : SOCCER : Sports World News

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FC Barcelona v Juventus: Group G - UEFA Champions League

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 08: Lionel Messi of Barcelona (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F.C. (R) look on throughout the UEFA Champions League Group G stage match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Camp Nou on December 08, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums round Spain stay beneath strict restrictions as a result of Coronavirus Pandemic as Authorities social distancing legal guidelines prohibit followers inside venues leading to video games being performed behind closed doorways. (Photograph : David Ramos/Getty Photographs)

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t discover the precise phrases to explain his emotions every time he fights Lionel Messi.

The Portuguese ahead emphasised that ‘it’s a privilege’ to battle toe-to-toe with Messi, and he can by no means see it as a rivalry.

“It is at all times lovely to play towards him,” Ronaldo stated when he praised Messi.

The Champions League Group G battle organized essentially the most anticipated reunion of soccer superstars, Ronaldo and Messi, for the primary time since 2018. It was a ‘dream conflict’ as described by soccer fans, however Juventus FC proved to be an even bigger crew within the league after ripping Barcelona FC in a convincing 3-0 win on the Camp Nou.

Since Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus, it took them a very long time to battle one another. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or awardee, missed the reverse fixture after he contracted Covid-19 final October 13.

Then again, Messi had just come back for his Barcelona-return after he missed two league matches, along with teammate Frenkie De Jong.

Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman selected to relaxation the 2 for a match towards Dynamo Kyiv and Ferencvaros. The Dutch coach hoped that his well-rested aces may play at their finest when going through the a lot stronger groups on the street.

The long-time La Liga prime participant pedaled two penalties within the thirteenth and 52nd minutes of the sport. Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie kicked his Twentieth-minute purpose to bolster a 2-0 lead and lengthen it later to 3-0 for the ultimate flush.

The latest win handed Juventus the highest spot in Group G with a 6-5 card whereas trailing is Barcelona. The Catalan-based crew additionally totes a 6-5 card however is at present second on purpose distinction.

Regardless of the loss, Barcelona has already certified to the knockout stage with the main membership Juventus.

Earlier than the sport, the previous Actual Madrid participant was coldly welcomed by the Barcelona followers, however Messi took the chance to supply his Portuguese rival a pleasant hug.

Ronaldo solely received 11 video games coupled with 9 ties, whereas Messi has but to be surpassed together with his 16 wins in all of their duels.

“I’ve at all times had a cordial relationship with him, I by no means noticed him as a rival. It is the press that creates the rivalry. In the event you ask Leo, he’ll inform you an identical factor,” Ronaldo said from an interview with Movistar.

It’s the first time that Barcelona fell behind within the group rating since 2006-2007, when Liverpool FC obliterated them within the sixteenth spherical of the Champions League, 1-0.

Juventus’ win over Barcelona is their tenth of their final 11 video games within the Champions League group stage match.

Ronaldo and Messi had squared off for 5 occasions already within the Champions’ League, whereby three of their outings had been Ronaldo’s stint with Manchester United, and two had been nonetheless with Actual Madrid.

Their historic struggle within the European Cup put them within the apex of the all-time greats. They each recorded 100 targets within the kicking conflict, the one gamers to take action. General, Ronaldo achieved essentially the most quantity at 132, whereas Messi had 118 targets.

Ronaldo and Messi had been additionally at par within the whole variety of hat-tricks within the league with eight. The superstars additionally shared a report of 36 trebles throughout La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Premier League, the top five European leagues.

For the ultimate contact, Ronaldo and Messi had joined the ranks of elite gamers Mohamed Salah and Ronaldinho, who’re included within the award nomination for the Participant of the Century with legends Diego Maradona and Pele because the earlier awardees.