Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are on the scoresheet again in La Liga.
The world’s two best footballers – Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo – both scored doubles at the weekend in La Liga.
Messi produced a “magical display”, says The Sun, when Barcelona thumped Girona 6-1 on Saturday. His moment of brilliance came after 36 minutes when he slotted a free kick under the jumping Girona wall to make it 3-1 to the La Liga leaders. Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said: “When you think you have seen everything he goes and surprises you with a goal like that from the free-kick. He makes the difficult look easy.” As well as his two goals against Girona, Messi also set up one for Luis Suarez, who netted a hat-trick. The 6-1 win meant that Barca has now set a La Liga record of 32 games unbeaten.
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Last Time, Real Madrid beat Alaves 4-0 and Ronaldo picked up a double with goals after 44 and 61 minutes. He even turned down the chance of completing a hat-trick when he allowed Karim Benzema to take, and score, a penalty. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane praised his striker and said: “I’m very happy with Ronaldo’s gesture. This is a team game and it was a wonderful gesture.”
Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: the rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo player profile
- Age: 33
- Clubs: Real Madrid (2009-present); Manchester United (2003-09); Sporting Lisbon (2002-03)
- Nationality: Portuguese
- Ballon d’Or wins: 5 (2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2008 – at Man Utd)
- The Best Fifa Men’s Player: 2 (2016 and 2017)
Lionel Messi player profile
- Age: 30
- Clubs: Barcelona (2004-present)
- Nationality: Argentine
- Ballon d’Or wins: 5 (2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)
That time Cristiano Ronaldo was asked if he's better than Messi…#BallonDor #RMA #FCB pic.twitter.com/MXWGeEazk1
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Ronaldo vs. Messi: the statistics
According to the (MessivsRonaldo.net) website, here’s how the pair compare in terms of goals, hat-tricks and goal ratios as of 26 February: All-time career (club and country, but excluding club friendlies)
- Ronaldo: 636 goals and 204 assists in 895 appearances
- Messi: 598 goals and 246 assists in 745 appearances
- Hat-tricks: Ronaldo 49; Messi 44
- Career goal ratio: Ronaldo 0.71; Messi 0.80
Club career (excluding friendlies)
- Ronaldo: 557 goals and 177 assists in 748 club appearances
- Messi: 537 goals and 209 assists in 622 appearances
- Hat-tricks: Ronaldo 44; Messi 39
- Club goal ratio: Ronaldo 0.74; Messi 0.86
International career (friendly and competitive matches)
- Ronaldo: 79 goals and 27 assists in 147 appearances for Portugal
- Messi: 61 goals and 37 assists in 123 appearances for Argentina
- Hat-tricks: Ronaldo 5; Messi 5
- International goal ratio: Ronaldo 0.54; Messi 0.50
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Ronaldo vs. Messi in European football Statistics according to Uefa.com:
- Champions League goals: Ronaldo 116 (including 15 for Man Utd); Messi 98
- Champions League hat-tricks: 7 each
- Both players have scored 60 all-time group stage goals
- Did you know? Ronaldo is the only player to score in three Uefa Champions League finals.
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Ronaldo vs. Messi: trophies won
Ronaldo club honours
- Premier League titles: 3
- FA Cup: 1
- English Football League Cup: 2
- La Liga titles: 2
- Copa del Rey: 2
- Spanish Supercup: 2
- Uefa Champions League: 4
- Uefa Super Cup: 2
- Fifa Club World Cup: 4
Ronaldo international honours
- Uefa European Championship titles: 1 (2016)
Messi club honours
- La Liga titles: 8
- Copa del Rey: 5
- Spanish Supercup: 6
- Uefa Champions League: 4
- Uefa Super Cup: 3
- Fifa Club World Cup: 3
Messi international honours
- Fifa U-20 World Cup: 1 (2005)
- Olympic Gold Medal: 1 (2008)
Poll: Ronaldo or Messi – who is better?
In a poll on MessivsRonaldo.net, Messi is currently No. 1 according to the fans:
- Ronaldo: 38% – 158,019 votes
- Messi: 62% – 254,644 votes
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