Cristiano Ronaldo does not consider Lionel Messi as his opponent. Rather, Ronaldo claims, his relationship with Messi is like a friend. Ronaldo was in the winning team in the last show of the two superstars. Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 with Ronaldo's double on Tuesday. On this day, the Portuguese superstar touched the milestone of 650 goals in his club career.
"My relationship with Messi has always been like a friend," Ronaldo told reporters after the match. I have said before that we have shared all the prizes for the last 12-13 years. I never thought of him as an opponent or an enemy. He tried his best for his team, so did I. My idea about him is always good.
I'm sure he (Messi) will tell you the same thing. In fact, football is like that. People will say these things to create tension.
Messi and Ronaldo have won the Ballon d'Or 11 times in the last 12 years. It is because of these two that their club Barcelona and Real Madrid's fight 'El Clsico' became the most important and popular football match in the world.
Messi was also brilliant in Barcelona's poor performance on Tuesday. 7 of Barcelona's 19 shots in the match were on target. All seven are Messi. Messi gave 90% successful pass in the match. He created three goal chances near the distance. Juventus broke the defense four or five times by running fast with the ball.
At the end of the match, Ronaldo said, "Messi is playing as before. Barcelona is going through some difficult times. However, they are Barca. I'm sure they can get out of it.
