The comparison and rivalry for who is the greatest between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has again be ignited as both players are set to clash.
Ronaldo’s Manchester United was drawn against Messi’s Paris Saint, -Germain in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
The draws which was held on Monday at UEFA headquarters, Nyon saw both teams drawn against each other as the focus would be on Ronaldo and Messi.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since the 2010/11 semi-final.
Both teams had previously met five times with PSG winning three out of the previous clashes.
The last time both teams met was in 2020 where PSG defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford.
The away goals rule has been removed for the 2021/22 competition, meaning matches that end in a draw after 180 minutes will go to extra time.
UEFA ROUND OF 16 DRAWS
Villarreal Vs Manchester City
Salzburg Vs Liverpool
Benfica Vs Real Madrid
Inter Milan Vs Ajax
Chelsea Vs Lille
Sporting Lisbon Vs Juventus
Atletico Madrid Vs Bayern Munich
PSG Vs Manchester United