For the past few years, both legends have been competing for the Ballon d’Or, but this year they barely mentioned each other. Which is better, the old Cristiano or the old Messi? And which has more hat tricks? Read on to find out. Also, check out the stats below! The answer will surprise you. This year’s Ballon d’Or winner is Cristiano Ronaldo, but his record against Messi has been worse.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi
Despite the age gap, Ronaldo and Messi are in a similar position as far as stats are concerned. Messi is slightly older and has more assists, but Ronaldo has more goals and major honours. Messi also has more goals for his country, but Ronaldo has scored more Champions League goals and has won the Ballon d’Or twice. Messi has won the Golden Boot more often than Ronaldo, but Ronaldo has more assists, including many in the Champions League.
However, while Messi has more goals in the Champions League, the Portuguese has played two more seasons than the Argentine. Both players have more chances to score, with Ronaldo having a slightly higher conversion rate. Both players have played over a decade in Europe, and their thirties have been a golden period for both of them. But who will emerge as the winner? Only time will tell.
Messi is the better dribbler. He is a speedy striker with a low center of gravity. He can evade tackles and change direction quickly. But Ronaldo is an even better passer and plays the free attack role, which makes him more valuable to a team. He has scored 112 goals for Real Madrid and 35 for his national team. In terms of scoring, Ronaldo is clearly the better option.
In the final analysis, the two players are very similar in their individual statistics. Messi has more assists than Ronaldo, but Ronaldo has a higher goal scoring average. While Messi is better at linking up plays, Ronaldo is a better header. His famous header against Man Utd in the 2009 Champions League final helped Barcelona to a 2-0 lead. While Messi can also use his feet to leap through the ball, he is not a good header.
While Ronaldo has the upper hand in terms of goals scored per game, he is still the better player in many areas. While Messi has more titles, Ronaldo has more appearances in the Champions League and is the record holder for most appearances in Europe. But the latter is deemed an underachiever in the World Cup. But that doesn’t mean that Ronaldo is bad.
Ronaldo has searing pace and mesmerizing footwork. He can whip in a cross or score a goal from midfield and his free-kicks swerve with incredible pace. But his ball skills are also excellent, and he can run around midfield and be almost impossible to tackle. Apart from his incredible skills, he has a wonderful balance. And his goal-scoring ability is second to none.
The record is not just a number but an accomplishment in itself. In fact, despite the two-goal difference, both players have earned an enviable reputation. Their respective clubs are now selling more replica shirts than their rivals. Messi also has a record for selling more PSG shirts. Moreover, his PSG shirts have outsold Ronaldo’s shirts at Manchester United.
Real Madrid vs Barca
Throughout their careers, Ronaldo has outplayed Messi in the El Clasico, but there are clear differences between the two. Ronaldo has more assists than Messi, but Messi is still far more talented. In 30 games, Messi has contributed to 86 goals and created twenty-one. In other words, if Real Madrid plays without Messi, they are unlikely to win.
Messi’s hat-trick was his third of the season, and his 33rd La Liga goal made him the club’s leading scorer. However, the match was not without drama. Madrid were missing key chances to take the lead, and Ronaldo twice sliced his header wide. Ronaldo, who had the armband for the match, missed a glorious opportunity to score his 300th La Liga goal and his 50th hat-trick.
The Real Madrid vs Barcelona clash was one of the most awaited matches in recent history. The club was boosted by the arrival of Jose Mourinho, who had previously managed Inter Milan. The team’s UEFA Champions League success prompted the Spanish giants to hire the Portuguese coach. However, the players were still expected to deliver. Despite this, Ronaldo and Messi have yet to meet in the final. The two sides will meet again in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish club’s record in group stage matches is exceptional. Barcelona has gone 6-0-0 in group stages only once before, and this season is the first time they have done so since 2000/01. Despite this, the team has not lost a single game, and they have been knocked out of the CL at the group stage on four previous occasions. In addition, the club also boasted a record of maximum points in the 2019/20 season.
Both players were in top form. Both players have a record for a season in which he has scored at least 30 goals. The Real Madrid vs Barca clash, in particular, has been a key match for Real Madrid in this tournament. Messi has been in exceptional form, while Ronaldo is on a real high. The two teams have been battling for a European crown for the last five years.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: What is the difference between Ronaldo and Messi? Messi is clearly the better player. He has a better goal-to-game ratio, while Ronaldo has a lower striker efficiency rating. Messi’s assist total is also significantly higher, with 14 vs Ronaldo’s one. The latter is more creative, but he is less prolific.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Who will score more goals? Neither of these two have reached their 30th birthdays. Ronaldo is still the top scorer in La Liga, while Messi is currently the best player in the Champions League. While Messi has scored 40 goals this season, Ronaldo has only netted four. Both have been unstoppable in the past, but their career isn’t over yet.
Which player has scored more hat tricks?
There is no disputing the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more hat tricks than Lionel Messi. The Portuguese forward is among the greatest players in history, and is arguably more prominent as a creator than a goal scorer. In fact, he has scored a hat trick a record 54 times – more than his rival. Cristiano has scored 56 hat tricks in his career, compared to Messi’s 50. He also holds the record for most goals scored in football history, with 60.
Cristiano Ronaldo, of course, holds the record for most hat tricks, with 57 in his professional career. The Portuguese has also scored four or more goals in a single game eight times, and five times. While Ronaldo is one of the most prolific goal scorers of all time, Messi has also scored more than one hat trick five times. Both players are elite players in their own right, but one player stands out above the other.
Among active footballers, Lionel Messi is second on the list. The striker from Paris Saint-Germain has played at the highest level, and has been named as the best player in Europe by FIFA in 2020 and 2021. Lewandowski has scored hat-tricks at an outrageous rate, and has also been voted the best player in the world twice. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored hat-tricks in every major competition, including World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have a tie in terms of number of hat-tricks in the Champions League. Cristiano has the higher number of hat-tricks, but both players are equal in terms of appearances in Champions League. Messi has more Champions League goals, while Ronaldo has ten. Messi has five more. However, Messi has a higher scoring record than Ronaldo.
Pele is the most prolific player in the history of football. He scored 92 hat-tricks for Brazil in his career. He also has the record for the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup – at 17 he managed to do it against England in 1958. The record is still in tact 64 years later. It is difficult to find a player who scored more than three hat-tricks in one game.
The record for most Premier League hat-tricks is held by Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United striker scored eight Premier League hat-tricks in four76 days, from his debut against Bolton in 2006 to his seventh treble against West Ham in 2017. One of his trebles came from his own half in his final season, and he is now a club legend.
Many question if Ronaldo has completely lost his pace and predatory instinct after having surgery on his ankle. In this article we’ll look at some of the pros and cons of the surgery and determine if Ronaldo’s pace is completely gone. But what about Ronaldo’s dribbling? And what about his goal scoring ability? Read on to find out. We’ll discuss Ronaldo’s speed and his dribbling after surgery.
Ronaldo’s pace is gone
The pace of Cristiano Ronaldo is gone, say the critics. It was said in the midweek media, after the Portugal international’s race for the ball against Atletico Madrid was stopped by Juanfran. Ronaldo has been criticised for his lack of pace in recent years, but the former Manchester United striker’s form is still exemplary. The Portuguese star is one of the top scorers in men’s football and has been a key player for the club since he returned to Old Trafford.
The age-old Portuguese star has a reputation for his incredible speed. When on the pitch, he can run a 100 metres faster than Usain Bolt. His pace helps him control the ball without sacrificing his power. While speed kills footballers, Ronaldo’s pace is what lets him carry a team to victory. In addition to his pace, he is known for his power. When he’s on his game, it is impossible to deny his ability to take down defenders.
While he has played as a central striker during his time at Manchester United, his drift away from the centre of the pitch has left the team disjointed. His team-mates do not usually replace him as a focal point and he rarely hangs on the last line of defence. And, despite his age, Ronaldo hasn’t scored in 10 Premier League substitute appearances. His last goal came against Wigan Athletic in December 2006, and Rangnick is likely to bring him back into the team for Saturday’s game against Southampton.
Despite his pace, Ronaldo has struggled to create chances since leaving Real Madrid. While he still is one of the best strikers in the world, his teams haven’t been as successful in the past few years. Ronaldo’s lacklustre form has made him appear increasingly frustrated. Despite his frustration with the underperformance, the Portuguese striker has made himself available for criticism after the infamous foul against Newcastle against the Premier League. Gary Neville was not shy in calling him out for his fouls after the game.
Ronaldo’s predatory instincts
Having the ability to score goals from inside the box is one of Ronaldo’s strongest assets. Compared to Lionel Messi, who is notoriously bad with his weaker left foot, Ronaldo has scored 11 times more goals from inside the box. Messi often shifts the ball to his stronger left foot, allowing defenders to know that he will be playing with his weaker foot. Ronaldo is better with his left foot, scoring 12 goals with it in his career.
The return of Weston McKennie and the addition of Morata has completely changed Juventus’ attacking dynamic. While Ronaldo is still scoring goals, his shooting rate has dropped from his predatory instincts of the past. The midfielder now makes fewer attempts in front of goal compared to last season, but the quality of his shots is far better. It’s a good sign for Juventus.
Benzema’s first season at Real Madrid was marked by several notable goals against new clubs. Although he wasn’t a regular starter, his first three league goals came against a team he had never played against. This impressive record of success was further accentuated by the fact that his first three goals were scored with different foot types. Nevertheless, the Santiago Bernabeu remained his most profitable venue for the Spaniard. His third goal came against Almeria, a Spanish side.
Despite his age, despite displaying a high level of maturity, Ronaldo still showed signs of a predatory streak. In the Champions League game against Betis, he latched onto a loose ball and rifled it beyond Casillas. This goal handed The Old Lady the advantage in the tie. But despite his predatory instincts, his goal against CSKA Moscow was the highlight of the match.
Ronaldo’s ability to make a ball move
When he first came to the Santiago Bernabeu, Cristiano Ronaldo was a dazzling dribbler. His speed and power made him an absolute nightmare for defenders in one-on-one situations. As time has passed, however, his dribbling ability has become increasingly limited. Instead of dribbling for his own benefit, Ronaldo now finds it more efficient to hold the ball and try to score with his head.
To explain the difference, it’s important to understand how these players control the ball. Using the same information and skill that a keeper uses, Ronaldo’s subconscious works out the trajectory and speed of the ball. His body is programmed to reach the ball at its optimum moment. While Andy uses a range of different body positions to control the ball, Ronaldo uses his internal model to calculate the future position of the ball.
Earlier in his career, Ronaldo was often found making off-ball runs from the left side of the “BBC” front line. This made him the deadliest of dead ball manipulators, as he could bang in free-kicks from any angle. But these days, his “knuckle ball” technique has totally disappeared. This change in position has left Ronaldo open to defenders.
Although his ability to make a ball move is still intact, it has been compromised by injuries and repeated misses. The repeated misses have had a negative impact on Ronaldo’s psyche. In order to improve his free-kick skills, Dr. Brar recommends simplifying the process and reducing it to the bare essentials. He also suggests a deviation from the classic knuckle-ball technique in order to simulate Lionel Messi’s style.
Ronaldo’s dribbling after surgery
After months of rehab, Cristiano Ronaldo’s dribbling is not what it used to be. He has been slowed down by the surgery, which delayed his start in the club season. It has also affected his game at international tournaments, where he wasn’t exactly in the best physical condition. Fortunately, he hasn’t missed any tournaments or games with Portugal or Real Madrid.
During his early days, the Portugal star was so poor that he was forced to forgo school because of his heart condition. Despite his alcoholic father, Cristiano’s mother had three children before deciding to have him. His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos, was not ready for another child as she had already given birth to three boys with her husband, José Dinis Aveiro. She even considered abortion if her daughter was stillborn.
While it was unclear exactly what the cause of Ronaldo’s dribbling problem was, it seemed to be related to the surgery. The player underwent two surgeries to correct the problem and was in constant pain for three weeks. The doctors recommended a period of rehabilitation to allow the knee to heal. In a week, Ronaldo returned to training and played in his first competitive match. However, he did not practice dribbling in training sessions and had to undergo surgery to regain the dribbling skills that had previously kept him in the game.
As a result of the surgeries, the Portuguese superstar is now able to dribble the ball with both feet. His dribbling has improved and his teammates have noticed the difference. Although he is not as mobile as his former self, the surgery helped him recover from the injury and continue to play at a high level. The surgery was expensive, so the family raised money from fans. But Ronaldo has a reputation as a prima donna.
Ronaldo’s leadership
The first thing that has to be addressed is the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo used to be faster than Lionel Messi. This was a problem because Ronaldo often needed to pass the ball rather than shooting on goal. Even in free kicks, he would often choose to shoot instead of passing the ball to a teammate. He would also often shoot from every angle possible in a desperate attempt to score. Another concern is that Ronaldo is less of a team leader now than when he was in his prime.
Secondly, the question of whether Cristiano’s pace has been compromised is not a surprise, given the fact that he is one of the best goal scorers in the world. His early years saw him win the Ballon d’Or, and now at 36 he remains in the conversation for best player in the world. As of right now, he is on course to score 30 league goals in Turin, with five assists. He has been averaging 0.16 goals per 90 minutes, and that includes four penalties and nine non-penalty goals.
With two wins in a row, the Portuguese superstar has restored Manchester United to the top of the Premier League table. With a match against Crystal Palace to follow, he has a great chance of inspiring a repeat. But he will need to find a way to balance the attention he gets from the media. In the end, it is the fans’ passion for Cristiano that counts.
With so many criticisms on the Portuguese superstar, it’s no wonder that he’s become the man who is the most hated player in England. While some people may be quick to criticize his own performances, he deserves more for the team’s current form. The question is whether his future with Man United goes beyond this season. And with every poor performance, the speculations get louder.
