Cristiano Ronaldo better than Neymar? No, says Xavi
Former Barcelona star Xavi has denied that two-goal hero Cristiano Ronaldo was superior to Neymar in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over PSG.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to sink Paris Saint-Germain, but Xavi has dismissed the Real Madrid star's performance as he defended Neymar's display in the Champions League loss.
Cristiano didn't outshine Neymar at Bernabéu, says Xavi
Ronaldo was at the double as title holders Madrid came from behind to beat French giants PSG 3-1 in the first leg of their last-16 clash at the Santiago Bernabéu Wednesday, while Neymar was criticised for his subdued outing.
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 goals for the same club in Europe's elite competition after cancelling out Adrien Rabiot's opener midweek before putting Madrid ahead with seven minutes remaining.
"What did Ronaldo do in the game?"
However, former Barcelona midfielder Xavi denied Ronaldo was superior to Neymar in the Spanish capital.
"They said that Cristiano was still better than Neymar," Xavi said in an interview with So Foot. "No, no, it's unfair. What did Ronaldo do in the game? He scored a penalty and a goal with his knee...
"But what about the dangerous situations created by Neymar? And the counter-attacks that he launched, the fear that he sowed in Madrid?"
Ligue 1 leaders PSG welcome Madrid to Paris for the return leg 6 March.