New Delhi: Two stalwarts of football, Cristiano Ranaldo and Lionel Messi, faced each other in the PSG vs Riyadh XI clash. Messi’s team emerged victorious in a high-scoring encounter with a margin of one goal. The game also featured star players Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos and Neymar Jr and gives all the reasons for fans to enjoy.
While PSG won 5-4, Lionel Messi scored the opening goal and Ronaldo scored two for his team. Here are some of the top moments from the game:
1. Ronaldo greeting Messi before game
What an incredible sequence! ?
Thank you Riyadh! ❤️?#PSGRiyadhSeasonTeam #PSGQatarTour2023 pic.twitter.com/O4uKHfQbjk— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 19, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo welcomed arch-rival Messi and his team at his new home. He was seen greeting Kylian Mbappe and other players in the tunnel, while he also shared a hug with Messi.
2. Amitabh Bachchan visits Riyadh to witness the clash
T 4533 – “An evening in Riyadh .. ” what an evening ..
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mbape, Neymar all playing together .. and yours truly invited guest to inaugurate the game .. PSG vs Riyadh Seasons ..
Incredible !!!#football #Ronaldo #Messi #AlNassr #SaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/fXlaw9meeV— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 20, 2023
Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan was seen at the stadium as the chief guest to inaugurate the game. He was seen shaking hands with Messi and Ronaldo, while he also shared a word with them. The actor also shared the video and pictures on his Twitter handle.
3. Messi scores opening goal
⚽️?@neymarjr x Leo Messi #PSGRiyadhSeasonTeam I #PSGQatarTour2023 pic.twitter.com/cvAQ2ChHyN
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 19, 2023
In the third minute of the game, Lionel Messi received a beautiful assist from Neymar Jr as the forward converted it into a goal.
4. Ronaldo scores two for Riyadh XI
Siiiiiiii ! ?? pic.twitter.com/9Drk1zUUkF
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 19, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty after a foul by Keylor Navas. Just after half-time, Ronaldo managed to pierce through PSG’s defence and scored a fantastic goal.
5. Mbappe and Ramos show
⚽️ @SergioRamos pic.twitter.com/SLwqpUrush
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 19, 2023
Kylian Mbappe showed an incredible dribble to pass the ball to Sergio Ramos who deflected the ball to the goalpost.
