Cristiano Ronaldo at the double as Juventus outclass Barcelona

Both sides had already qualified for the knockout stages before kick-off

Joseph Walker
Tuesday 08 December 2020 17:09 EST
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring (AFP via Getty Images)

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Cristiano Ronaldo netted two penalties as Juventus out-classed Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou to claim top spot in Champions League Group G on Tuesday.

Ronaldo scored from the spot in the 13th minute before a stunning Weston McKennie volley put the Italian champions two goals up seven minutes later.

The Portuguese got his second penalty when Clement Lenglet was penalised for handball seven minutes after the restart.

Both sides had already qualified for the knockout stages before kick-off. 

They end the group phase on 15 points each but Juve take first place by virtue of a superior head-to-head record. 

Reuters

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