The Messi vs. Ronaldo debate has been going on for the better part of the last decade, and the latest clash between the two current GOATs of soccer is set to take place on Tuesday in the final game of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage.
If you're going by Champions League titles, Ronaldo has the edge with five compared to Messi's four. All four of Messi's UCL championships have been with Barcelona, with the last coming in 2015. Ronaldo's first UCL title came with Manchester United in 2008, while his other four came with Real Madrid, the last coming in 2018.
If you want to talk goals in the Champions League, the two combined to win the competition's top goal scorer award 12 consecutive seasons before Robert Lewandowski broke the streak last season. Ronaldo has been the UCL's top scorer seven times, while Messi has accomplished the feat six times.
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Ronaldo holds the edge in total UCL goals with 132 goals in 173 games, but Messi actually has a slightly better goal per game ratio with 118 goals in 146 games (0.8 vs. 0.76).
Messi has gotten the better of Ronaldo in their head-to-head meetings in the Champions League. In five games, Messi has won twice, while Ronaldo won just once back when he was with Manchester United. Messi's also been the better head-to-head performer with three goals, while Ronaldo has never scored against Messi in UCL play. Messi bagged a penalty kick in the 91st minute to seal the win for Barcelona on Matchday 2 the last time they faced in Juventus.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Barcelona vs. Juventus in the UCL Group Stage.
How to watch Barcelona vs. Juventus in Canada
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: DAZN
Barcelona vs. Juventus — like every Champions League match from the group stage onward — is available on DAZN.
DAZN is a live-streaming sports platform. In addition to the Champions League, DAZN Canada offers coverage of the Premier League, Serie A and UEFA Europa League, both live and on demand, plus every NFL regular-season and playoff game.
Champions League Group G table
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 15 |
| Juventus | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| FC Dynamo Kyiv | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 |
| Ferencvarosi TC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 1 |
Barcelona and Juventus have dominated Group G in the Champions League, the difference being a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Juventus on Matchday 2. Both teams have easily clenched progression into the knockout stage. Barring a four-goal victory for Juventus, Barcelona will finish top of the group.
Champions League schedule for Matchday 6
All times are Eastern
| Date | Time (ET) | Fixture | Stream |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 12:55 p.m. | Zenit vs. Dortmund | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 12:55 p.m | Lazio vs. Club Brugge | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | Barcelona vs. Juventus | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | Chelsea vs. Krasnodar | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | RB Leipzig vs. Manchester United | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | Dynamo Kyiv vs. Ferencvaros | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | PSG vs. Istanbul Basaksehir | DAZN |
| Tues. Dec. 8 | 3 p.m. | Rennes vs. Sevilla | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 12:55 p.m | Midtjylland vs. Liverpool | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 12:55 p.m | Ajax vs. Atalanta | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Bayern vs. Lokomotiv Moscow | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Real Madrid vs. Monchengladbach | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | RB Salzburg vs. Atletico Madrid | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Manchester City vs. Marseille | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Inter Milan vs. Shakhtar Donetsk | DAZN |
| Wed. Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Olympiacos vs. Porto | DAZN |
Here's everything you need to know about DAZN, including how to sign up and where to stream.
How to watch Champions League: TV, live stream in Canada
Champions League matches aren't available on traditional cable TV in Canada but are on DAZN, the global live-streaming platform.
UCL fans can sign up for DAZN on monthly or yearly plans. Every EPL match will be made available for DAZN subscribers, both live and on demand.
Can I stream Champions League matches for free?
DAZN Canada offers a free-trial period for new subscribers. The free trial includes access to not only Champions League matches but also all of DAZN's live and on-demand content, including Premier League, Serie A, the NFL and more.
You can learn how to sign up for a free trial by clicking here.
After the free-trial period, it costs either $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year, depending on the plan you select.
Champions League live streams: What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices on which DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 3 |
| Android phones, tables | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 4, Pro |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One, One S |
| .. | Apple TV | XBox One X |
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