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Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Guillem Balague reveals who he thinks is best ever
GUILLEM BALAGUE has given his take on who is better - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I don’t know why you have to choose one or the other, and if you defend one that automatically means you hate the other?! Really, have we got that superficial?!"For me, Cristiano is the best striker ever, and Messi is the best player ever."Ronaldo became the first player to score in 10 consecutive Champions League matches when Real swept into an early lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are regarded as the best in the business
Not that Veteran Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was not surprised to see Ronaldo produce such a sublime finish.
"At his best? No I think he was the usual Ronaldo. Messi and him can be compared to Maradona and Pele for what they have been doing season after season," he said.
"We made a few mistakes, but it can happen when you face the best.
"We feel a real sense of disappointment because we probably won't qualify. That's a real shame, but against some teams you have to be calm and congratulate them, because objectively they're a stronger side."
The Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi debate will run on and on over who is better
Ronaldo, meanwhile, thanked Juventus fans who applauded his stunning bicycle kick.
”Obviously people are talking about my second goal, it was a spectacular goal, possibly the best of my career," he said.
"I scored once for the national team with a bicycle kick, which hit the post and went in, but this was a bit better.
"I had been looking to score a goal like that for a long time but it depends on the circumstances of the match. Sometimes, it doesn't' work, but you always have to try. I tried and I scored.
"This was one of the nicest moments. To be applauded by the Juventus stadium, where so many great footballers have played, is a top moment for me.”