Both players have scored against a variety of teams in the past, but a list of their worst match ups is not entirely complete. While Messi was a scouter against Al Sadd of Qatar during the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, he scored against La Albiceleste and Rubin Kazan in the 2009/10 and 2010/11 Champions League group stages. However, neither player has managed to score against the Italian side Udinese.
Argentinian striker Lionel Messi
Portugal and Argentina both lost their World Cup group games, and neither of the stars could score. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal and Messi failed to score against Uruguay, leaving both players out. Neither of these stars is a one-man show, and Messi won the best player award at the 2014 World Cup.
The new owners of Manchester United are trying to improve the squad at the club, and bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo may be part of that. However, signing the Portuguese superstar would seem to go against Laporte’s larger vision. Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Ronaldo. A meeting between the two was reportedly held on Monday in Barcelona. If a deal were reached, Barcelona would have a lot of explaining to do.
During the group stage, the two strikers have failed to score one goal versus another. Ronaldo has scored seven goals in 11 group stage games and has become the oldest player to score a hat trick at the World Cup. Messi, on the other hand, has failed to score against teams in the group stage twice.
Despite a lack of scoring against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, the two men have combined for more than 35 trophies. Messi won the La Liga title eight times in a row, and is currently the top goalscorer in the league. Despite being a classic number 10, he has managed to miss the net against Chile and Uruguay.
Despite a lack of goals, both players have made an impressive contribution in the Champions League. Ronaldo’s contribution to goals in the Champions League makes him a top candidate for GOAT, but Messi has a clear edge when it comes to assists. Cristiano Ronaldo has also excelled with Real Madrid and Manchester United, but is less prolific against teams.
Italian side Stade Rennes
Both Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score in their first league games against Italian side Stade Rennes this season. The Argentine has twice been held off the ball by Xerez in two games. While Xerez were relegated to the second tier after winning the La Liga in 2009, they still managed to win two games. In 2009/10, Xerez kept Messi out of two games for Barcelona. In addition to Xerez, Messi has failed to score against Stade Rennes three times this season – once in a La Liga match and once in a Champions League game.
Despite their soaring stature, Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score during their first Ligue 1 encounters against the two Italian sides. The former has a better goal-scoring record against Italian sides, while the latter has not scored at all in the first leg of their meeting in Paris. The French team will be hoping for a draw against Stade Rennes and then another victory in the last game against Juventus.
In the Champions League, Messi is in the lead and should be the preferred striker. In the past, Messi has played the best in Europe, scoring five goals in seven Champions League games. However, this season, Messi has failed to score against Stade Rennes – and he missed the penalty in the first leg of the tie. Messi’s poor form in Europe has come at a bad time for the French giants, with PSG already out of the Champions League.
The Argentine talisman has scored once against an Italian side, but neither Messi nor Ronaldo has ever scored against Stade Rennes. In addition to the Ligue 1 clash, the pair have played each other just three times against Italian sides. During that time, Messi scored once and Ronaldo once and failed to score against AS Roma. During the second leg, the pair failed to score against a Ligue 2 side.
After the Argentines’ draw, both sides will need to win their next game. Juventus have won five of their previous six games, but have failed to score against Stade Rennes in Ligue 1 this season. However, they haven’t been in the best position to win the title. A tense game against Italian side Stade Rennes would put the spotlight on the Spanish pair in the French League.
Swiss side La Albiceleste
In the World Cup finals, two of the best attacking players in the world are expected to be involved for Argentina. Both Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score against Swiss side La Albiceleste. During their time together, they have scored more goals than any other player. In the 2014 World Cup, Messi’s five goals against Estonia equaled an 81-year-old Argentinean football record. Messi also won the Golden Ball.
Despite their outstanding form for their club teams, Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score in their previous two matches against La Albiceleste. In 2010, the former Manchester United player failed to score against the Swiss side. But his improved form has come under the guidance of new coach Alejandro Sabella. He is a better finisher, has a higher scoring average, and has taken on the responsibility of captaining the team. Among the notable moments, Messi’s hat trick against Brazil, trebles against Guatemala, and an assist against Switzerland are just a few.
In recent years, Argentines have been unable to break through against Swiss side La Albiceleste in the World Cup final. In the previous Copa America final, Argentines had won by two goals in eight minutes. Messi and Ronaldo have also failed to score against Swiss side La Albiceleste. Until now, the best Argentine team has failed to score against Swiss side La Albiceleste in the World Cup final.
Argentina’s failure to win a major international title has become a bleak reality. While Messi and Ronaldo are arguably the best players in the world, their failure to score against La Albiceleste has left fans wondering whether they are too good to be true. They have not scored in two games against La Albiceleste, and that’s just the beginning.
Despite their lack of goals against La Albiceleste, Argentina have had a successful international break. Both players scored and assisted in a 2-1 victory against Portugal. In the last Group C match, Ronaldo was rested and Messi played an hour without scoring. Cristiano was forced off with an injury, but both players returned to the field for the second leg.
Clubs they have failed to score against
In their careers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have failed to score against 10 different teams. During their time in the league, Messi is yet to score against Inter Milan. Ronaldo, meanwhile, has failed to score against Rubin Kazan. The two sides have faced off on three occasions, with each team winning once. The other two games that both players failed to score against are Inter and Rubin Kazan.
Although they both have not scored against Chelsea in a league game, Messi’s record against the Blues is still impressive. Since 2012, Barcelona has not won a game against the Blues. In addition to that, Messi has failed to score against Chelsea eight times. It is the only time in his career that he has failed to score against a Premier League team. And while the Blues have yet to play in the Champions League final, Messi has not scored against them on the road.
Although Cristiano has scored against 90 percent of teams, the Frenchman has failed to score against some of the best sides in the world. The list of clubs that Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score against includes Manchester United and Barcelona, but it does not include Benfica. The Portuguese team is known for its defensive ability and preventing star players from scoring. While Messi has not yet scored against Benfica, he has managed to record two assists.
In the Champions League, Messi and Ronaldo failed to score against PSG. Despite starting all four players, PSG still failed to score. They were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid in the last-16. However, the Argentine had a decent season, scoring seven goals and assisting seven goals in Ligue 1 and UCL. Messi and Ronaldo have yet to score against Valencia in the Champions League.
In addition to Juventus, Messi and Ronaldo have failed to score in the Spanish league against Xerez and Real Murcia. The latter has failed to score against Gramenet and Girona. The list goes on. If Messi and Ronaldo play against Real Madrid in the coming months, it is possible they will get past them. It’s important to remember that the transition from one league to the next is not easy for any player.
