ARG
LionelMessi
129
TOTAL GOALSChampions League
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Messi vs Ronaldo Champions League Goals & Assists
Main-competition goals, assists and appearances from UEFA. Qualifying rounds excluded; the different career lengths stay visible. Data cutoff: 2026-09-21.
Reviewed baseline: 21 September 2026. Later totals include the dated matches in the update log; unlisted dates have not been verified. Scoring breakdowns include verified match details; incomplete classifications are marked separately. Assist definitions may differ between providers. View update log ↗
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Goals
MessiRonaldo
Champions League
Lionel Messi129
Cristiano Ronaldo140
Difference: 11
Reading the comparison: Champions League
Ronaldo leads the goal total by 11. Per 90 minutes: Messi 0.86, Ronaldo 0.79.
The total and rate have different leaders: Messi leads on scoring rate.
These calculations use the table’s goals and playing sample. Rates do not adjust for opponents, teammates or role.
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
Champions League statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
129 | Goals | 140 |
40 | Assists | 42 |
163 | Appearances | 183 |
13,577 | Minutes played | 15,944 |
169 | Goals + assists | 182 |
0.79 | Goals per appearance | 0.77 |
0.86 | Goals per 90 minutes | 0.79 |
1.12 | Goals + assists per 90 | 1.03 |
105.2 | Minutes per goal | 113.9 |
Definitions and sources are in our methodology.Football statistics glossary
UEFA Champions League main competition only. Assists follow UEFA: 40 Messi, 42 Ronaldo. Minutes and goal types follow the secondary statistical reference. Statistics cover the stated period; overlapping categories should not be added together.
READING THE DATA
In this champions league comparison, Messi has 129 goals and 40 assists in 163 appearances. Ronaldo has 140 goals and 42 assists in 183 appearances. Updated 21 September 2026. UEFA Champions League main competition only. Assists follow UEFA: 40 Messi, 42 Ronaldo. Minutes and goal types follow the secondary statistical reference.
The comparison boundaries
UEFA Champions League main competition only. Assists follow UEFA: 40 Messi, 42 Ronaldo. Minutes and goal types follow the secondary statistical reference.
Goals per 90 minutes
Goals × 90 ÷ minutes played within this same scope.
Where the figures come from
Main competition only. UEFA reports 42 Ronaldo assists and 40 Messi assists; our career reference reports 41 for Ronaldo in this competition. UEFA's definition is retained in the Champions League view.