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VAR drama as Messi's Barca sink Juve without Covid-hit Ronaldo in Turin

Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele (left) celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goal during their Uefa Champions League Group G match against Juventus on October 28, 2020 at the Juventus stadium in Turin.

Photo credit: Marco Bertorello | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Ousmane Dembele gave Barca the lead on 14 minutes in Turin and Messi converted a stoppage-time spot-kick
  • Ronaldo was left out the Juve squad following his positive test for Covid-19.
  • He has reportedly tested positive 18 times.

Turin, Italy

Cristiano Ronaldo missed Juventus' Champions League clash against Lionel Messi's Barcelona, two weeks after testing positive for coronavirus, with the Italian giants losing 2-0 at home on Wednesday in his absence.