Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record at Camp Nou after UCL brace against Barcelona
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Juventus against Barcelona at Camp Nou
- The 35-year-old's brace inspired them to a 3-0 triumph over the Catalans
- CR7 has scored 14 goals in the Blaugrana's home, more than any away team in his career
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Cristiano Ronaldo was outstanding on his return to the Camp Nou after scoring twice in Juventus' 3-0 win over Barcelona.
Weston McKennie was also on the scores sheet as the Old Lady avenged their 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture in October.
The victory propelled them to the summit of the Group G table with 15 points - the same as the Catalans but with better goal difference.
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However, his brace against Barca took his tally against the Camp Nou side to 14 goals - meaning Ronaldo has scored more goals there than any other away stadium in his club career.
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The goals also saw the 35-year-old hit the 650 goals mark in his club career and he has the chance to score more before the season wraps up next year.
According to Goal, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner also became the first player in the history of the Champions League to convert twice from the penalty spot at Barcelona's home ground.
Juventus also became the first Italian League side to ever score at least three goals at the Camp Nou in the UEFA competition.
Andrea Pirlo's men will now hope they can continue in this form when they visit Genoa on December 13, while Barcelona battle Levante at the Camp Nou.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Juventus' Champions League triumph over Barcelona at Camp Nou earlier this week.
The victory propelled the Italian club to the summit of the Group G table with 15 points - the same points as the Catalans.
Both of them had sealed their progress to the next round heading to the game. They, however, had their pride to protect as well as the leadership of the group.
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