Champions League: End of an era - Ronaldo and Messi fail to reach quarterfinals for the first time

Juventus Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona Argentine forward Lionel Messi have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League 2020/21 after the Italian and Spanish sides fell to FC Porto and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) respectively.

From Left: Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. Photo of Ronaldo: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images. Photo of Messi: Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images

It the the first time since 2004/05 both playmakers failed to scale through the Round of 16 of the tournament, perhaps, marking the end of an era.

The Bianconeri and the Catalans will not feature in the quarter finals of the Champions League 2020/21 after Juve were eliminated in the Round of 16 by FC Porto on away goals after extra time and Barca failed to overturn the 4-1 first leg home defeat to PSG.

Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes, Paris, France. Photo: Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images

In the encounter against PSG in Paris, Messi netted an amazing goal, however, saw his penalty pushed onto the crossbar by Keylor Navas.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Juventus and FC Porto in Turin, Italy. Photo: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images

Ronaldo was in action in their match against FC Porto where he assisted Juve's first goal by Federico Chiesa, but his efforts were not enough to help Andrea Pirlo's side secure a spot in the UCL 2020/21 quarter finals.