Real Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario has claimed that even with Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain's star-studded attack does not necessarily mean they will win the UEFA Champions League this season.
With the addition of Messi to their ranks, many feel that PSG are now the favourites to win Europe's most prized club competition this season. However, Brazilian icon Ronaldo believes this is far from a foregone conclusion.
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With the French giants having been drawn in Group A alongside Club Brugge, Manchester City and RB Leipzig, ex-FC Barcelona striker Ronaldo has now insisted that signing Messi does not guarantee Les Parisiens the continental trophy, despite the fact that he will be aided by the offensive duo of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
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"It's still too early to say who will win the Champions League," Ronaldo said in an interview with Diario AS.
"I played for Real Madrid for almost five seasons, in the Galacticos team, and I never won the Champions League.
"Winning is never mathematical, even if you have the best on your team. It also applies to PSG."
The Parisians will face Belgian outfit Brugge in their opening 2021/22 UCL group fixture next Wednesday.
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