Goal Look at the statistics of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in El Clasicos…
El Clasico is one of the most iconic games in football. In the upcoming 2021/22 season, there will no longer be two of the greatest modern players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
With Messi leaving Barcelona and joining the French giants Paris Saint-Germain, the golden age of the national derby is coming to an end. Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus at the end of the 2018-18 season.
The superstars of Argentina and Portugal have both set multiple records in this iconic game and are without a doubt the two best players of all time.
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Although Messi scored the most goals in the history of this game, he also participated in the most national derby matches with Sergio Ramos. At the same time, Cristiano Ronaldo maintained the scoring record of most consecutive derby countries.
Below, let’s take a look at the statistical comparison between Messi and Ronaldo in the national derby.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo-Who has better statistics in the national derby?
player | matches | Target | Assist | Penalty kick | Free kick | hat trick |
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Lionel Messi | 45 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Cristiano Ronaldo | 30 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
After Ronaldo left Real Madrid, what was Messi’s record in the national derby?
Interestingly, since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018, Lionel Messi has not scored or assisted in the national derby. Messi has not scored or assisted in a national derby game for three years. Since Ronaldo withdrew, he has played seven national derby games.
The last time Messi scored in a national derby was on May 6, 2018. Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo also scored in this game that ended 2-2.
Who is the best shooter in El Clasico history?
Lionel Messi scored 26 goals in 45 games and became the best scorer in the history of the national derby. Followed by Real Madrid stars Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo, with 18 goals in their names.
Location | player | club | Target |
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1 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona | 26 |
2 | Alfredo Di Stefano | real Madrid | 18 |
3 | Cristiano Ronaldo | real Madrid | 18 |
4 | Raul Gonzalez | real Madrid | 15 |
5 | Cesar | Barcelona | 14 |
6 | Francisco Gento | real Madrid | 14 |
7 | Ferenc Puskas | real Madrid | 14 |
8 | Santillana | real Madrid | 12 |
9 | Luis Suarez placeholder image | Barcelona | 11 |
10 | Hugo Sanchez | real Madrid | 10 |
Which players have played the most games in the national derby?
Together with Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi left La Liga with 45 games per game, becoming the player with the most appearances in El Clasico history.
Location | player | club | matches |
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1 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona | 45 |
1 | Sergio Ramos | real Madrid | 45 |
3 | Francisco Gento | real Madrid | 42 |
3 | Manuel Sanchez | real Madrid | 42 |
3 | Harvey Hernandez | Barcelona | 42 |
6 | Sergio Busquets | Barcelona | 40 |
7 | Andres Iniesta | Barcelona | 38 |
8 | Fernando Iron | real Madrid | 37 |
9 | Raul Gonzalez | real Madrid | 37 |
10 | Casillas | real Madrid | 37 |
Who has scored the most consecutive goals in the national derby?
Cristiano Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo) won the national derby goal record for six consecutive times. He started scoring in the first round of the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey in the 2011/12 season and ended in the first round of La Liga in the 2012/13 season. In these six games, the Portuguese superstar scored seven goals.
Location | player | club | matches | Target |
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1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | real Madrid | 6 | 7 |
2 | Ivan Zamorano | real Madrid | 5 | 5 |
3 | Santiago Bernabeu | real Madrid | 4 | 8 |
4 | Simon Lequa | real Madrid | 4 | 5 |
5 | Ronaldinho | Barcelona | 4 | 5 |
6 | Giovanni | Barcelona | 4 | 4 |