Cristiano Ronaldo Better Teammate Than Lionel Messi, Ex-Barcelona Star Says 01/31/21 AT 5:30 AM Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off in the Champions League group stage after Barcelona and Juventus were drawn together Photo: AFP / Josep LAGO KEY POINTS Melo picked Cristiano Ronaldo over Messi in terms of leadership and overall qualities Messi and Ronaldo are still the top performers of their clubs Former Barcelona star Arthur Melo has revealed why he thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is a better leader than Lionel Messi. Prior to completing his transfer to Juventus in the summer, Melo played his second season with Barcelona. At Camp Nou, Melo witnessed the leadership of Messi and even won the La Liga title playing alongside the Argentine for the first time.