Tuesday night sees a reunion between two of the best players to have ever played the game at the Camp Nou.
Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo head to Barcelona and a date with Lionel Messi knowing that only a 3-0 away win (or 4-1, 5-2 etc) will see them top the group and deny the Catalans the chance to become the only team in this seasons Champions League to complete a perfect group stage.
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It’s been two years since the pair have been in opposition and anyone with a passing interest in the beautiful game has missed the rivalry.
At the last Ballon d’Or awards, both admitted that they too had missed the competitive edge that each brought to the other.
“We have not had dinner together yet, but I hope so in the future.” ?
The night Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo sat down next to each other and just had a chat…
Tomorrow, they share a football pitch together once again ?pic.twitter.com/HbicSaS6NW
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 7, 2020
Tuesday’s game brings a potential ‘last dance’ and the chance for Messi, despite being under the most intense pressure at Barcelona at the moment, to show the world that he’s still ‘the man.’
Both teams aren’t having the best seasons domestically, but it seems that the shackles are off in Europe.
Some players play the game, others change the game.
From humble beginnings to legendary status, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have shared the world’s stage for 15 years.
We have been blessed to watch them both.
Greatness. Pure and simple ??
? Narrated by @GaryLineker pic.twitter.com/s4NBRSPIfn
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 7, 2020
Ronaldo clearly enjoys his games against Barcelona and will be a threat against a patched up defence. He also doesn’t have the responsibility that Messi will have on his shoulders.
However, when the Argentinian’s back is against the wall, that’s arguably when we see his best work.
We can appreciate them both of course, however, it’s time for Leo to stand tall.
i think today is the best time for LM10 to shut up the critics and show to them that he can do whatever he want to happen in football.i know they have forgotten the memory but remind them once more today my G.O.A.T dn