In the Champions League, Messi has the better goal-to-game ratio. However, Ronaldo holds the record for most appearances in the competition, having surpassed Iker Casillas. During the World Cup, Messi was considered an underperformer. The question now is who will get more goals in 2020. So let’s look at a few facts to decide.
Ronaldo is a better dribbler
The current Serie A season is a prime example of how soccer has changed. It is now more physically demanding and dynamic than it was when Ronaldo first came to prominence. Players in the final third have more dribbles than midfielders and must navigate tighter spaces and beat multiple defenders at once. While Ronaldo is the most prolific scorer in the league, his pace and dribbling make him superior to any midfielder.
There are a number of different reasons why Messi is a better dribbler than Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United star terrorized La Liga defenses during his early years at the Bernabeu. But as he developed and grew in prominence, his dribbling changed and he became a scoring machine. The evolution of the two players is illustrated in the following graphic.
In terms of pace, Ronaldo is faster than Messi. He beats defenders with unbelievable speed. While Messi is a better dribbler, he is not as good in penalties. Ronaldo is a threat to goals on corners and crosses, while Messi is not a threat to goals from aerial balls in the box. It may not be surprising to see Ronaldo ranked as the world’s best dribbler in 2020, but there’s no need to worry.
Despite his recent decline, Ronaldo is still a better dribbler than Messi. He averaged more dribbles per 90 minutes in his early United days, while dribbling rates remained over five per 90 minutes at Real Madrid. And while Messi is the god of dribbling, he is better at transitioning, despite his age.
Messi is more intricate
There is a good argument for saying that Messi is more intricate in 2020 than Ronaldo was in 2014. While the two are essentially the same, Messi’s passing ability is arguably better. He has moved deeper into the game and created more chances, and his passing precision has improved over the past couple of seasons. In fact, his assists have almost doubled in the last three years. However, the most important thing to consider is the impact that Messi will have on the competition.
For a player with such a natural ability, Messi is simply better. He is a virtuoso, a magician. In terms of passing and creativity, he has become one of the best dribblers in the world. In addition to making eye-popping passes, Messi also shoots and dribbles with the precision of a brain surgeon. His dazzling moves are breathtaking, weaving through the team’s defense and putting the ball past the goalkeeper.
The Barcelona forward is a constant threat inside the 18-yard box. His pace keeps defenders occupied and keeps the ball moving quickly in the attacking third. In contrast, RB Leipzig winger Olmo took more shots at goal, but failed to score. At the Copa, Messi had 28 shots on goal but only scored on 15% of them. Schick, meanwhile, made nine progressive passes during the tournament.
Although Ronaldo has a clear advantage in strength, speed, and power, Messi’s intricate skill and vision make him more of a team player. Moreover, his reputation as a team player means he rarely gets the ball for too long and is a team player. This advantage is apparent in his assists count, which demonstrates a distinct advantage. In 2020, Messi could be a contender for the Ballon d’Or.
Ronaldo’s head is a part of Messi’s game
If you’ve watched any of the last few Champions League games, you’ve probably noticed that Ronaldo’s head has always been a part of Messi’s game. Ronaldo has leapt through the air, scored from the resulting corner, and scored numerous goals using his head. Despite the fact that Messi lacks height, his linking play with his teammates is exceptional. He has also been accused of faking injuries to benefit his team, but his passion for the game and will to win has never waned. The final scores reflect the closeness between these two players.
Although the match was largely unspectacular, it still provided a spectacle of a different kind. Both stars exchanged shirts after the final whistle, while Cristiano was substituted in the final minutes. Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo also congratulated the Portugal international after the game. Messi has a record of 38 unbeaten games in Europe’s top tier since September 2013 – an unprecedented feat for a Barcelona player.
A young man with a huge head, Ronaldo began playing football at age eight. He joined a local youth team named Andorinha at age 12. In 1995, he signed with a professional team, Nacional. After the World Cup, he made his international debut in the Olympics. Then, after a stint playing in the Olympics, he signed with a major club, FC Barcelona.
Messi has been the better player. He has more goals, assists, and assists than Ronaldo. He has also been more reserved than Ronaldo, but has been clutch on countless occasions. But the biggest difference between the two is the quality of both players. Ronaldo offers a leader-like quality, while Messi has the superior goal-scoring record. It is the latter’s head that has made him a favorite among many soccer fans.
As for the trophies, Ronaldo has more major trophies than Messi. His trophy cabinet contains six La Liga titles, five Champions Leagues, and four European Golden Shoes. Cristiano has won four FIFA Club World Cups and seven league titles. While Messi has won more medals, Ronaldo has more head-to-head battles. The best players in the world will always win the competition.
Ronaldo is a better fit for today’s game
Both Messi and Ronaldo are incredible players, but Messi has more goals overall and a higher average for the season. He reached a season high of 73 goals in 2011-12, but his average dipped after joining PSG for the 2021-22 season. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has surpassed the 50-goal mark in every season for six consecutive seasons, and he is still playing at an elite level at age 30.
While both players are great attacking players, the Portuguese has a weaker defensive contribution than his Barcelona teammate, Edinson Cavani. He commits fouls more than he steals the ball, and he is more prone to fouling opponents than he is to stealing the ball. On average, he is responsible for 0.4 tackles, 0.4 interceptions and 0.7 fouls in the last four seasons. Because of this, opponents often bypass him as they enter the Real Madrid half.
Despite Ronaldo’s incredible athletic ability, he hasn’t evolved much as a player. He no longer sprints down the wing and looks to beat his marker. Instead, he plays in a central role with Edinson Cavani as his strike partner, but Cavani is 34 years old and not likely to play much for United. In addition, he isn’t a long-term solution. He is not going to play 40 or 50 games a season, but he offers excellent qualities as a strike partner.
While Rashford will likely play as a centre forward for Manchester United, he is better at playing out wide. He has the natural instinct to drift wide and is better at finishing with his left foot than with his right. If Rashford isn’t fit for the central role, Solskjaer could use Ronaldo on the right wing for brief spells. This option would negatively impact Rashford.
In the first half of the Republic of Ireland match, Cristiano Ronaldo started in the centre of the field and was unable to score a goal until the 89th minute. In the second half, he was moved to the left wing after a tactical change. Afterward, Andre Silva was introduced as a centre forward. The team’s fans were enamored with the Portuguese star.
If we had to name a player with the highest scoring record against Real Madrid, who would it be? We’d have to choose Lionel Messi, who has 26 goals and fourteen assists to his name in 46 appearances. But which player has more free-kick goals against Real Madrid? What about Di Stefano and Raul? If you’ve seen these two players play in the Champions League, you’d know which one has the better record.
Lionel Messi
If you’re wondering how many goals Lionel Messi has scored against Real Madrid, consider that he’s only played 45 games against the Spanish giants. But don’t worry – that doesn’t mean he’s had a quiet first leg. There’s a lot more to Messi’s record against Madrid than just goals. The Argentina international has assisted a total of 24 goals and has scored two hat-tricks.
Since his debut against Real Madrid on 19 November 2005, Messi has scored more goals than any other player in the history of the El Clasico. In the first half-hour of games, Messi has scored 66 percent of Barcelona’s goals. However, the player has also been booked 14 times against Real. The fact that he has collected more yellow cards against Real is surprising considering his humbleness.
In a season, Messi has scored 50 goals for Barcelona. Ronaldo’s career total is 46. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has scored four goals in one season only twice. Both players have scored hat-tricks in the Champions League but Messi has more. A hat-trick against Real Madrid is a special occasion. If you’re looking for a way to make a statement in the Champions League, you must consider all the possibilities and ensure your team wins the title.
Although this is the first meeting between these two clubs, it’s still an important game for both teams. Barcelona has won a Copa del Rey final in 2017 and the Spanish Super Cup in 2021. If Messi plays well, the Catalans can make it a real upset and win the league. But PSG cannot afford to lose their heads in Spain. The first leg of the Champions League is Wednesday. So, let’s hope they can find the way to win the game against Real Madrid.
While Messi has a good record against all teams in the world, he’s particularly feared by Real Madrid. In 44 games, the Catalan giants have suffered three defeats to PSG, but Messi has managed to score 26 goals and provide 14 assists – a record not seen since his Barcelona days. This record speaks volumes about his ability to thrive on big occasions.
After the Champions League final, Messi has been a key player for Barcelona. He’s been key to the Catalans’ recent success, and it’s no wonder that he’s been a top-ranked player against the Spanish giant. He’s also one of the most prolific players in the world, with 27 goals and 14 assists against Real Madrid in 39 La Liga games.
In addition to scoring more goals than anyone else in La Liga, Messi has dominated Atletico and Valencia in his career. He’s scored 18 league goals against the Spanish side and two hat-tricks. And those 32 goals include two goals against the Spanish Super Cup and two in the European Super Cup. As of today, the only team Messi has failed to score against is Real Madrid.
Di Stefano
Alfredo Di Stefano scored over 300 goals for Real Madrid. The former Milan forward held the record for most goals scored against Barcelona. He was followed by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2010s, who equalled Di Stefano’s record. Both men won eight La Liga titles and five Champions League titles. Although he has since retired, Di Stefano is still considered one of the best players in the world.
Alfredo Di Stefano was the first player to reach the top scorer’s list in a European Cup. In the inaugural edition of the competition, Real Madrid played seven games. But by the time the competition was renamed the Champions League, the league winner will have played thirteen games. Di Stefano is the all-time top scorer in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo has the most goals in the Champions League, with 12 goals.
Argentine-born footballer Alfredo Stefano Di Stefano Laulhe was a legendary striker in the 1950s. He scored more goals than any other player in the league and became known as the “Blond Arrow.” In fact, he played alongside Ferenc Puskas. In the 1960 European Cup, Di Stefano scored 49 goals for Madrid. In the final, Di Stefano scored a hat trick to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt.
The former Milan and Real Madrid midfielder had an outstanding career, scoring more than one goal in every game. He is one of the most famous players in European football and is now regarded as the best player of all time. He also holds the record for scoring most goals against Real Madrid. However, it is a pity that he was kidnapped by the National Liberation Armed Forces in Venezuela and released after a few days. This resulted in him missing the last game against Sao Paulo.
In 1958, Di Stefano was the first Spanish player to win the European Cup. The club was the first to reach the final and win it. Di Stefano won the Ballon d’Or, which is the top prize in European football. The 1957 championship was Di Stefano’s most prolific year and he was awarded the top scorer award for that season. After his move to Real Madrid, he scored 19 goals and became the top scorer in the competition.
Alfredo Di Stefano has a long and successful career at Real Madrid. During his time with Real Madrid, he won a record 18 trophies and scored a total of 308 goals. He was the club’s symbol and played in every European Cup Final. During his time at Real Madrid, he played for Spain 31 times. He never made it to the final stage of an international competition.
Raul’s double against Sporting Gijon has helped him reach a record high. His double against Sporting Gijon moved him ahead of Alfredo Di Stefano’s record for most goals against Real Madrid. Raul’s first Real Madrid goal was a volley off a Sergio Ramos cross in the 49th minute. He added his second goal to the game in the 77th minute.
Raul
Raul has scored more than 100 goals in the history of the Spanish La Liga. He has shared the glory of scoring more than one hundred goals with mighty talents and egos. Ronaldo, Ivan Zamorano, Davor Suker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Michael Owen have each managed to score a hundred goals. But Raul’s record stands.
The goal came against the club’s arch-rival Atletico Madrid in his second senior match. Raul, a product of Atletico Madrid’s youth academy, made his mark with Real Madrid. He scored nine goals in twenty-eight games for Real Madrid, helping them to win the 1994-95 league title. He also scored twice in a 3-1 friendly match against Germany in Palma, Mallorca.
While Di Stefano is still alive, Raul Gonzalez is regarded as the best striker in the history of the Spanish club. Raul has scored more goals against Real than anyone else, including Ronaldo, and the two have the same total of goals (304). However, Raul’s career is not over. In fact, he may still be playing three more seasons for Madrid. Raul’s record may only grow with time, but he will surely leave his mark on the Spanish game.
In the Champions League, Raul became the youngest player to score a treble in the competition. Three decades later, Raul’s record still stands. His hat-trick against Barcelona in the 2002 final was the most spectacular goal in Champions League history. The hat-trick was so spectacular that it beat the odds of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid in the final. The goal helped the Spanish club to win the Champions League trophy for the ninth time.
Raul made his debut in La Romareda stadium on 27 April 1994. The goal came in the 50th minute, as Raul had been a substitute for Rafael van der Vaart. Raul was even ready to replace the legendary Karim Benzema. A few years later, Raul scored his 400th career goal. However, the same could not be said of Di Stefano. In fact, Raul scored more against Real Madrid than any other player in history.
Despite Raul’s lackluster La Liga record, his stats against the mighty Real Madrid are still impressive. He has scored 21 goals in 45 games and contributed to 14 assists. He also has two free-kick goals against the Madrid. The latter’s 2-0 win over Barcelona was one of his best games. Aside from the Champions League, Raul has won two Spanish Super Cups and six LaLiga titles.
Cristiano Ronaldo has now equalled Raul’s Real Madrid goals record, and has scored a total of 324 for Los Blancos. Cristiano Ronaldo only joined the Los Blancos in 2009 and spent several seasons with Manchester United. Raul is still the top scorer in the Champions League, with 64 goals. A new record could be broken with a single goal against Real Madrid.