Ronaldo beats Messi to Champions League landmark

After Juventus beat Valencia 1-0 at home on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken yet another record in the Champions League.

Published : Nov 28, 2018 09:23 IST

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo reached the landmark after Juventus' 1-0 win against Valencia.
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo reached the landmark after Juventus' 1-0 win against Valencia.
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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo reached the landmark after Juventus' 1-0 win against Valencia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to reach 100 wins in the Champions League, beating rival Lionel Messi to the landmark.

A 1-0 win for Juventus at home to Valencia on Tuesday saw the Serie A side book its place in the last 16 for the fifth year in a row, setting a club record.

READ | Juventus 1 Valencia 0: Mandzukic the match-winner as host reaches last 16

And it was a match to remember for Ronaldo as the Portugal superstar racked up his 100th victory in a competition he has won five times in his career.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo won the competition at both clubs, collecting the trophy in each of the last three seasons for the LaLiga giants.

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