Juventus and Barcelona were paired in the group stage of the 2017-18 season -- Ronaldo's last in Madrid when he helped Real win a fourth Champions League title … Sevilla and Chelsea, winners of the past two Europa League titles, will play two more Champions League newcomers, Krasnodar and Rennes. The ceremony began with Ivory Coast and Chelsea great Didier Drogba being presented with UEFA's presidential award.___. Real Madrid, the record 13-time champion, heads a group with storied European histories including Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter Milan and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Messi’s Barcelona was drawn from the pot of second-seeded teams Thursday into the group where Ronaldo’s Juventus team was already placed as a top seed. Ahead of the draw, Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski was named the best men's player in Europe last season. Newcomer Istanbul Basaksehir is also in that group. Six-time European champion Liverpool and four-time winner Ajax have met only once before in the competition, in 1966. The women's award went to Pernille Harder, the Denmark forward who helped Wolfsburg reach the Champions League final. Messi's Barcelona was drawn from the pot of second-seeded teams Thursday (Friday, Manila time) into the group where Ronaldo's Juventus team was already placed as a top seed. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. Find out more here. However, they could never face each other so early in the Champions League then because clubs from the same country are separated in the draw. They will first meet at the Allianz on October 28, before clashing again at Camp Nou on December 8. UEFA will publish a full match schedule Friday. Real Madrid, the record 13-time champion, heads a group with storied European histories including Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter Milan and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Messi scored twice in a 3-0 home win over Juventus, before the teams drew 0-0 in Italy. 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By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Messi scored twice in a 3-0 home win over Juventus, before the teams drew 0-0 in Italy. Goal takes a look. UEFA said stadiums can be filled to 30% capacity for all matches it organizes — including the Champions League, Europa League and national team games. The last time the two met in the Champions League, however, was in the 2010-11 season. There are six matchdays in the group stage, and it begins on October 20 and ends on December 8. Juventus and Barcelona were paired in the group stage of the 2017-18 season — Ronaldo’s last in Madrid when he helped Real win a fourth Champions League title in five seasons. Juventus and Barcelona were paired in the group stage of the 2017-18 season -- Ronaldo's last in Madrid when he helped Real win a fourth Champions League title in five seasons. Group G involves Juventus, Barcelona, Dynamo Kiev and Ferencvaros. Games can be made up until Jan. 28 if any are postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Explained: Why did Tejashwi Yadav not concede seats to alliance partners this time? This will be the first time that Messi - and Barcelona - will come up against Ronaldo since his move to Juventus in 2018. No fans were allowed into stadiums in the final stages of the Champions League or Europa League in August, nor in qualifying rounds in recent weeks. The 2020-21 Champions League group stage draw has been completed, and anticipation is already building with both Barcelona and Juventus placed in Group G - meaning a long-awaited reunion will take place between former rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. Zenit St. Petersburg, top-seeded as Russian league champion, will play Borussia Dortmund, Lazio and Club Brugge. The 35-year-old Ronaldo and the 33-year-old Messi had a nine-year rivalry in the Spanish league when the Portugal star was with Real Madrid. Defending champion Bayern Munich was grouped with Atlético Madrid, Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow. The group stage starts on Oct. 20 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 9. Group G involves Juventus, Barcelona, Dynamo Kiev and Ferencvaros. However, only home fans will be allowed, and local authorities have final approval. Messi and Ronaldo are due to face off twice in the group stage - once at Camp Nou, and once at Allianz Arena. The group was later completed by Dynamo Kyiv and Ferencváros. The Solidarity Trial dampener: What next? The Indian Express is now on Telegram. The group stage starts on Oct. 20 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 9. Spin fans unite at the Spin Viber Community! The stellar clash of superstars still left space for intriguing draws in the other seven groups. Paris Saint-Germain, the beaten finalist last season, was reunited with Manchester United — which it lost to because of a controversial late penalty in the round of 16 in 2019 — and Leipzig, which it beat in semifinals in August. Newcomer Istanbul Başakşehir is also in that group. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. Messi and Ronaldo have played against each other five times in the Champions League, twice while Ronaldo was playing for Manchester United and three more times when he was a Real Madrid player. Messi scored twice in a 3-0 home win over Juventus, before the teams drew 0-0 in Italy. They did meet in the 2009 final, when Messi scored as Barcelona beat Ronaldo's Manchester United 2-0. Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. Manchester City, seeking its first title, was second-seeded in a group with two former winners, Porto and Marseille, plus Olympiakos. Should both Barcelona and Juventus finish top of Group G and progress into the knockout stages, it is possible that they will meet again in the later phases of the competition. So when will they meet in the Champions League this season? Defending champion Bayern Munich was grouped with Atlético Madrid, Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow. Ajax eliminated Liverpool from the European Cup second round after a 5-1 first leg win in Amsterdam. In its 119-year history, Rennes has never played a competitive game against its three group opponents. The 35-year-old Ronaldo and the 33-year-old Messi had a nine-year rivalry in the Spanish league when the Portugal star was with Real Madrid. The stellar clash of superstars still left space for intriguing draws in the other seven groups. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. Join the growing community now and complete the experience by subscribing to the Spin Chatbot. Sevilla and Chelsea, winners of the past two Europa League titles, will play two more Champions League newcomers, Krasnodar and Rennes.
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