Barcelona vs Juventus: Pirlo says Cristiano Ronaldo was motivated to face Messi- Barcelona vs Juventus' Champions League game ended in favour of the Old Lady - Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Juventus in this tie - Pirlo stated that the former Real Madrid star was motivated before the game PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Andrea Pirlo who is the gaffer of reigning Italian champions Juventus has explained that his superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was motivated facing big rival Lionel Messi in Champions League. Juventus were on Tuesday night, December 8, at the Nou Camp to play their last Champions League Group game against Barcelona which they won in great style. The encounter also gave Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine football legend Lionel Messi the chance to go head to head for the first time since 2018. These two players were rivals for many years in the Spanish La Liga before Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus where he has won two League titles so far. Read also Ronaldo makes stunning statement on Messi after scoring brace for Juventus against Barcelona According to the report on GOAL, Andrea Pirlo explained that the Champions League game against Barcelona was a great one for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates. Juventus finished Group G as leaders with 15 points, but they have more goals than Barcelona who ended as second best with the same points. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Ronald Koeman who is the gaffer of Spanish side Barcelona refused to be drawn in the debate of who is the greatest between Cristiano Ronaldo and his captain Lionel Messi. Read also What Barcelona fans did when they spotted Ronaldo ahead of Champions League cracker with Juventus (video) For more than ten solid years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been involved in serious rivalry in which these two world class stars have won 11 Ballon d'Or titles. The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi was so tough in the Spanish La Liga before the Portuguese moved to Juventus. When Barcelona traveled to Italy to face Juventus in the Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo was not available for the Old Lady as Lionel Messi scored in Turin. 3 interesting footballing moments between Maradona and Nigeria | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Barcelona vs Juventus' Champions League game ended in favour of the Old Lady - Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Juventus in this tie - Pirlo stated that the former Real Madrid star was motivated before the game PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng "Ronaldo was very motivated to put in a good performance here against his eternal rival, so when you're that motivated, it becomes simple. "There are many games in a season and it's easier to get fired up for fixtures like this, but we mustn't lose sight of the real target, which is Serie A, so we have to be this concentrated and committed there too."