Cristiano Ronaldo outshone rival Lionel Messi in Tuesday night, UEFA Champions League clash.
Football greatest duo faced off on Tuesday, in the champion’s league at the Nou Camp as Juventus claimed the top spot on the final day of games in group G.
Ronaldo was the star of the night, scoring twice from the penalty spot, leading Juventus to a 3-0 victory over Ronald Koeman’s side.
The Portuguese international opened the scoring in the 13th minute of play following a foul on him by Ronald Araujo. He stepped up sending Barcelona goalkeeper Tergesten the wrong way.
Weston Mckennie doubled the visitors lead with an acrobatic effort and Ronaldo adding another following the intervention of VAR.
The win means Juventus finishes top of Group G, while Barca who finishes second , will miss out on seeding in the. Round of 16 draws.
Messi and Ronaldo were meeting for the first time in 2 years following the departure of the former Real Madrid striker from la Liga, with both players having met 36 times in total .
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