Ronaldo makes Real Madrid return

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are set to meet in Santiago after their 2018 Ballon d’Or defeat to Luka Modric.

According to AS, the two football icons will sit side by side in the Santiago Bernabeu to watch the Copa Libertadores final on December 9. 

Ronaldo and Messi, who have shared a 10-year rivalry will put their differences aside.

The Argentine Copa Libertadores final was moved to Spain capital city after clashes of River Plate and Boca Juniors fans in Argentina. 

The second leg of the final was postponed following River Plate fans attack on the Boca Juniors team bus last month.

The tie will now be played in Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, December 9 and Spanish newspaper reported that Ronaldo will make his return to Spain to watch the action alongside Messi. 

The newspaper also reported that Juventus’ clash with Inter on Friday means Ronaldo will have enough time to rest and recuperate before leaving for Madrid.

AS also reports that Messi will be watching the game as well.

The arrangement was made by Real President Florentino Perez, who wants the two superstars to sit with him in his presidential box.

Messi and Ronaldo both missed out of this year’s world best footballer award with Luka Modric ending their ten-year dominance on the prestigious individual award.