Federico Valverde joins Lionel Messi in Champions League hat-trick record that Cristiano Ronaldo never achieved

Federico Valverde scored a hat trick for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, sparking comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Round of 16 of the Champions League features a marquee showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City. In that clash, Los Blancos took a valuable lead at home thanks to a hat trick from Federico Valverde, sparking comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Valverde scored three goals during the first...