ArgentinaNo. 10
LionelMessi
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TOTAL GOALSChampions League
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Champions League.
Main-competition goals, assists and appearances from UEFA. Qualifying rounds excluded; the different career lengths stay visible.
Updated 21 September 2026Sources & definitions
PortugalNo. 7
CristianoRonaldo
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TOTAL GOALSChampions League
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
Champions League statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
129 | 140 | |
40 | 42 | |
163 | 183 | |
13,577 | 15,944 | |
169 | 182 | |
0.79 | 0.77 | |
0.86 | 0.79 | |
1.12 | 1.03 | |
105.2 | 113.9 |
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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.