With the rivals' respective heroics in Seville and Turin, the pair have again altered our perception of what is humanly possible on a football pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo's is a career defined by firsts. He has continually done things that nobody has ever done before.
Tuesday night was different, though; special, even for Ronaldo. Against Juventus, the Portuguese superstar scored a goal so spectacular, so beautiful that it prompted a round of applause from the opposition fans.
Ronaldo was humbled by the experience. "It was an unbelievable moment," he told UEFA.com.
"I have to say thank you, grazie, to all the supporters of Juventus.