Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may play in separate leagues now but they will always be associated with one another.The pair’s nine-year rivalry - Messi starring for Barcelona, Ronaldo scoring goals for fun at Real Madrid - was simply enthralling.They went back and forth in their pursuit of La Liga titles and Pichichi Trophies. It was a joy to watch.Ronaldo’s move to Juventus in the summer has altered the plot, though. He will still rival Messi for the Ballon d’Or but success in Italy is now his aim.The Portuguese star has made a slow start to life in Turin, failing to score in his first three matches for the Old Lady. This comes despite Ronaldo attempting 23 shots on goal.Massimiliano Allegri isn’t concerned, though, insisting Ronaldo simply needs his luck to change."It takes time," the Juve boss said following the 2-1 win at Parma on Saturday.

Fans debate Messi v Ronaldo

"He's not getting the rub of the green at the moment either - the ball is not bouncing right for him or he's shooting just off target.”

Meanwhile, Messi is having the time of his life.

The Argentinian’s brace in Barcelona’s 8-2 win over Huesca on Sunday takes his tally to four league goals in three matches.

Messi is playing unbelievable football right now and his form compared to Ronaldo’s hasn’t escaped the attention of football fans.

It was often thought that Messi benefitted greatly by playing with Andres Iniesta and Xavi. But what about Ronaldo, who no longer has the luxury of playing with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos?

Modric and Kroos help Real Madrid control matches. It’s different at Juventus; Blaise Matuidi and Sami Khedira aren’t the controlling type.

Meanwhile, Messi isn’t missing Iniesta - who left Barcelona for Vissel Kobe at the end of last season - one bit.

Four goals and two assists in three La Liga matches; two perfect 10 out of 10 ratings on WhoScored.com.

He’s the best player on the planet right now.

Messi fans are clearly enjoying things right now.