Seedorf: the best in the world - Messi, but C.Ronaldo lags behind very little © EuroFootball.com

Clarence Seedorf considers Lionel Messi the best footballer in the world, but admits that Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind him.

The Italian champions will host Barcelona at home on Wednesday and will seek to stop their leader Messi.

"Leo is the best player in the world. Watching him on the field is a pleasure," the Dutchman told "Cope."

However, he did not forget about the Real Madrid star: "Still, Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind him. In Madrid, he has already achieved a lot."

Talking about the upcoming match, Seedorf added: "It's obvious that we are not the favorites. I think Barcelona, Real, and Man Utd have the best chances to win the Champions League."