Published 21:06 IST, April 29th 2022
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Comparing goals, assists & rating for 2021/22 season
Here is a comparison of goals and assists between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United in the 2021-22 season.
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Football fans have been witnessing rivalry between Portuguese legend Cristia Ronaldo and Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on field for over 15 long years w. Both players share a total of 12 Balon d’Or awards between m and have given ir fans many memorable moments to remember. Both players me big moves in ir careers during summer transfer window as Ronaldo returned to Manchester United for his second spell at Old Trafford, while Messi exited Barcelona for first time in over 21 years and joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Cristia Ronaldo's table impact on Manchester United
Ronaldo has been in brilliant form after joining back Red Devils as he is currently highest goal scorer for team across all competitions. He started his second stint at United camp by scoring a double on his debut, however, team has failed to perform to expectation as y currently sit sixth in Premier League 2021-22 points table. y exited UEFA Champions League 2021-22 after losing to Atletico Mrid, with an aggregate of 1-2 goals in Round of 16.
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Lionel Messi's lack of goals for PSG
On or hand, Messi has found it difficult to create impact which was expected of him at PSG. lack of goals from Messi hasn’t helped squ, as y exited Champions League after losing to Real Mrid with an aggregate of 3-2 goals in Round of 16. However, he struck form right in time and helped team pick up Ligue 1 2021-22 title. Having said that, here’s comparison of goals and assists by both Ronaldo and Messi in 2021-22 season.
Cristia Ronaldo's stats in Premier League 2021-22 for Manchester United
Matches Played: 28
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Goals: 17
Assists: 3
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Minutes per goal: 134
Cristia Ronaldo's stats for Manchester United in all competitions
Matches Played: 37
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Goals: 23
Assists: 3
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Minutes per goal: 132
Lionel Messi’s stats in Ligue 1 2021-22 for PSG
Matches Played: 22
Goals: 4
Assists: 13
Minutes per goal: 448
Lionel Messi’s stats for PSG in all competitions
Matches Played: 30
Goals: 9
Assists: 13
Minutes per goal: 279
(Im: AP)
21:06 IST, April 29th 2022