Messi and Ronaldo Watch: Messi Reaches 60, Ronaldo and Real Rout APOEL Nicosia

Lionel Messi reached 60 this week, right after he hit 50 elsewhere. Ronaldo grabbed another golazo and led another rout.

All that and more awaits in this week's edition of B/R's Messi and Ronaldo watch.

The season is reaching its crescendo, with Barca and Real competing for trophies on multiple fronts. All the latest details are inside.

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Real's Lead Falls to Four

Real Madrid saw their lead atop La Liga's Primera Division cut to four points after a scoreless draw with Valencia on Sunday at the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo created an excellent chance in the opening 10 minutes, beating the keeper with a shot from outside the box that crashed off the upright.

Later, he had a penalty appeal turned down while racing in on the Valencia goal. Some onlookers called him out for a dive. See for yourself.

Messi at 60

Barcelona applied pressure on leaders Real Madrid with a come-from-behind 4-1 win at Real Zaragoza.

Messi scored twice, taking his season total to 60 goals in all competitions. View his individual highlights here.

At left is Barca's fourth and final goal, a true team effort that ended with Messi setting up Pedro for an easy strike.

Real Rout APOEL

Real Madrid routed APOEL Nicosia 5-2 on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

Ronaldo scored twice in a match that might be remembered more for APOEL's Paulo Jorge pulling out a few of his own teeth following a collision with a teammate.

Ronaldo's second, a free kick from the edge of the box, qualified as a golazo. Watch it at left.

His first strike can be seen here.

Barca Finish off Milan

After a scoreless first-leg draw at the San Siro, Barcelona eliminated Milan with a 3-1 triumph Tuesday at Camp Nou.

Messi scored twice, both times from the penalty spot in the first half. In the process, he passed 50 career Champions League goals.

View highlights of the match here and here.

Up Next

Barcelona host Getafe in La Liga on Tuesday before heading to Levante on Saturday.

Their Champions League semifinal against Chelsea starts April 18 at Stamford Bridge in London.

Real Madrid visit crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and host Sporting Gijon on Saturday.

Their Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich starts April 17 at Allianz Arena in Bavaria.