A new era has just begun in the Champions League. After departure from Cristiano Ronaldo After Saudi Arabia a season ago and the recent arrival of Lionel Messi in the USA, the Champions League will be played without these top stars after more than 20 years.
That’s why more than one asks: How many goals was Lionel Messi short of catching up with the Portuguese striker? As is well remembered, the “Comandante” not only went down in the history of this competition by winning the “Orejona” five times, but also became the top scorer in the Champions League. They don’t know him as “Mister Champions” for nothing.
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How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score in the Champions League and how many goals did Lionel Messi have to score to equal him?
The 38-year-old Portuguese scored a total of 140 goals in 183 games for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. For his part, the Argentine retired with 129 goals in 162 games at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. That left Messi 11 points away from reaching the tie.
An advantage that will remain in history since both players are unlikely to return to Europe, especially given their recent statements at this point.
The only current footballer in Champions League The closest thing to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is Robert Lewandowski, who scored 92 goals in Barcelona’s lopsided victory over Antwerp.
Table of top scorers. Photo: Sports Center.