

The Last Duel
2026-05-15 · 55 min · ★ 7.0
Two geniuses destined to define an era collided on the same stage. This documentary explores the origins of the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi-the moment their confrontation transformed Spanish football and forever redefined greatness in the modern game.
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- Directors
- Ivan Fanlo Torrecilla, Adrià Vila Pujals
- Production companies
- Globomedia
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lionel MessiSelf (archive footage)
Cristiano RonaldoSelf (archive footage)
Jorge ValdanoSelf
Mauricio PochettinoSelf
Paulo FutreSelf
Manuel PellegriniSelf
Alfredo RelañoSelf
Guillem BalaguéSelf
Andoni ZubizarretaSelf
Gerard RomeroSelf
Pep GuardiolaSelf (archive footage)
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