Cristiano Ronaldo tests POSITIVE for coronavirus again, set to miss Barcelona clash

Following an embarrassing defeat against Real Mrid, Spanish giants Barcelona will take on Juventus in second group st clash of Champions League this week. Catalans have received a major boost ahe of game against defending Serie A champions with Cristia Ronaldo set to miss tie. Portuguese ace tested positive for coronavirus for third time this week and is, refore, set to continue self-isolating.  

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Cristia Ronaldo COVID-19 report positive again, set to miss Barcelona clash

According to coronavirus guidelines set out by UEFA, an infected player should test negative at least 24 hours before a game. Ronaldo underwent a coronavirus test on Tuesday. result of test suggested that five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still infected and will have to continue his period in self-isolation. 

Ronaldo contracted coronavirus while on national duty with Portugal. He was immediately placed under isolation with reports suggesting that player was asymptomatic. 

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Cristia Ronaldo coronavirus test a huge blow for Juventus 

A test conducted later last week revealed that he was still infected with coronavirus. Following this, he was forced to miss out on Juventus' Champions League opener against Dynamo Kyiv. He has also missed two of Juventus' Serie A fixtures, with both games ending in a draw. 

prospect of Ronaldo coming up against Lionel Messi triggered a wave of excitement among football fans all over world when groups were drawn. However, dream of seeing two superstars face off for first time since Ronaldo's departure from Real Mrid in 2018 will t materialise anytime soon with Portuguese winger w ruled out of Barcelona tie. 

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Messi speaks on t seeing Cristia Ronaldo vs Barcelona 

Lionel Messi has a word or two for his arch-rival after Ronaldo's COVID-19 reports came to fore. Speaking to DAZN last week, six-time Ballon d'Or winner said he h hoped that Ronaldo could make it to line-up when Barcelona visit Turin. He also described his rivalry with Portuguese ace as 'special.'

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Juventus vs Barcelona live stream details 

Amid Ronaldo's absence from clash, Champions League blockbuster has been scheduled to be played on Wednesday (Thursday morning for Indian viewers), October 28. Juventus vs Barcelona live stream will be available on SonyLIV App with  match set to kick off at 1.30 am IST. telecast of game will be on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD in India.

Im courtesy: Juventus Instagram