Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al Nassr against Al-Ahli Saudi in the Saudi Super Cup final on Sunday. The Portuguese star converted from the penalty spot, adding another goal to his already impressive tally this season, particularly in finals. We compare his stats with Lionel Messi’s.
According to Michel Acosta’s comparison of the two stars, Messi has scored 35 goals in 49 finals throughout his career, including matches with FC Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami, and Argentina.
Meanwhile, with this goal, Ronaldo has now scored 25 goals in finals during his career, playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Portugal, and Al Nassr. The Portuguese star has appeared in 37 finals overall.
When it comes to assists, Messi also has the edge. The Argentine has provided 16 assists in finals, while Ronaldo has only registered two. In terms of goal contributions, Messi delivers one every 88 minutes, compared to Ronaldo’s 136 minutes.
Looking at finals won and lost, Messi has lifted 31 trophies and lost 12 finals. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, not counting the Saudi Cup final, has won 25 and lost 11.
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Lionel Messi stands as the most decorated footballer ever with a total of 46 senior team trophies across his illustrious club and international career. This includes a staggering 35 trophies at Barcelona, 3 with Paris Saint-Germain, and 2 with Inter Miami, along with 6 international titles representing Argentina, including the World Cup, Copa America titles.
Ronaldo follows behind with 36 senior trophies in his career, combining his success across Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr, and the Portugal national team.