Messi vs. Ronaldo: Two greatest footballers will play against each other after 2 years

Messi-Ronaldo resume rivalry as Juventus faces Barcelona. 

Today we could witness the final time the two greatest players of all time go head to head in a competitive fixture. This will probably be the last time they ever face each other again.

Trending: Records & Achievements of Messi vs Ronaldo

For the best part of the last decade, the Messi vs. Ronaldo controversy has been going on, and the next clash between the two current GOATs in soccer is scheduled to take place on Tuesday in the final match of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage.

Ronaldo vs Messi: Records, Goals, Statistics and Achievements Till Now

With 132 goals in 173 games, Ronaldo retains the lead in overall UCL goals, but Messi has a marginally higher goal-per-game average with 118 goals in 146 games (0.8 vs. 0.76).

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In their head-to-head encounters in the Champions League, Messi got the best of Ronaldo. Messi has won twice in five games, while Ronaldo has won just once back when he was with Manchester United. Messi was also the best head-to-head player with three goals, although in the UCL tie, Ronaldo never scored against Messi. In the 91st minute, Messi bagged a penalty kick to secure Barcelona’s victory on Matchday 2, the last time they played Juventus.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Barcelona vs. Juventus in the UCL Group Stage.

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS Sports Network (English, whip-around show)

Here is the Champions League Group G table:

In the Champions League, Barcelona and Juventus have dominated Group G, the difference being a 2-0 victory on Matchday 2 for Barcelona over Juventus. The advancement into the knockout stage has been quickly clenched by both sides. Barcelona would finish top of the group, barring a four-goal Juventus win.