On May 28th, 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo had the final laugh against Antoine Griezmann in the UEFA Champions League final. Less than two months later, fate will have both footballers meeting again in a title-deciding match. Will the French star have a chance to redeem himself in front of his countrymen?
Both players led their clubs in the goal scoring department, and it's turned out to be exactly the same in the continental competition. Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal's top scorer this summer with three goals, but Griezmann leads all strikers with a massive six-goal tally prior to the final match.
What makes this matchup even more interesting is just how influential both players have been to their National Teams. Aside from his three goals for A Seleçao, CR7 has assisted his team-mates three times, while Griezmann has handed out two.
With the recent history between these two players, fans are keepin their fingers crossed for a top-caliber showdown. Here's what they had to say once the final match between Portugal & France was confirmed.
Griezmann is having the tournament Cristiano's fans think Cristiano is having.
— Diana Kristinne (@DianaKristinne) July 7, 2016
#Euro2016 Final: #POR vs #FRA
— RMadrid Babe (@RMadridBabe) July 7, 2016
Who Will Win?
RT: Cristiano Ronaldo #POR
Like: Antoine Griezmann #FRA pic.twitter.com/3D0ix0UcRQ
Cristiano will make Griezmann cry once again
— Tisha (@MissRmadrid_) July 7, 2016
Griezmann player man of the tournament
— Wish (@MohdFareezIdris) July 7, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo : 9 goals in 4 Euro tournaments
— Sidney (@sidramatic1) July 7, 2016
Antoine Griezmann: 6 goals in 1 Euro Tournament
But they wont let us hear word...mchewww
Cristiano and Griezmann should end top 2 in the Ballon D'or and it shouldn't even be debatable. It's crystal clear.
— sinistro (@R9acm) July 7, 2016
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