Real Madrid’s run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup came to an end after a heavy defeat at the hands of PSG. With Kylian Mbappe on the pitch, the loss stands as one of the toughest setbacks in the French star’s career. But what have been the worst defeats suffered by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo throughout their legendary careers?
The 4-0 scoreline was decisive not only for Real Madrid but also for the career of the talented forward, as it is among the worst defeats suffered by the former Monaco player on the pitch.
In 2019, while playing for PSG, Mbappe suffered a 5-1 defeat in the domestic Ligue 1 against Lille. Furthermore, while wearing the Merengue colors, he lost in a derby against Barcelona 4-0 last season, an unprecedented loss in his career until then.
Additionally, also in a Spanish Clasico from last season but for the Spanish Super Cup, his Real Madrid were thrashed by Barcelona with a 5-2 scoreline. Plenty of tough losses for Mbappe in his first year with Los Blancos.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid
What was Lionel Messi’s worst defeat?
Lionel Messi has had an illustrious career, even being regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Despite this, he has not been immune to embarrassment on the pitch and has also suffered tough defeats.
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In 2020, when he was still the leader of FC Barcelona, a decisive 8-2 defeat handed by Bayern Munich sealed what remains as the worst loss suffered by the Argentine star in his successful career.
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 14, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo also experienced it
Cristiano Ronaldo, who competed with Messi for the title of the best in the world over the last few years, was also a victim of two significant defeats in his career, both at the club level and in domestic competitions.
Both matches share a common denominator: the final score of 5-0 in defeat. Playing for Real Madrid in 2010, during another edition of the Spanish Clasico against Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo suffered one of these heavy defeats. The other one, much more recent, took place while wearing the Manchester United uniform during his second stint at the club, with Liverpool as the opponent.
