Lionel Messi's El Clasico stats since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure are embarrassing

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has suffered quite a blow after departure of his arch-rival Cristia Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Argentine star went goalless in recent El Clasico as Los Blancos bettered defending LaLiga champions on Sunday (Monday according to IST). Let us look at Lionel Messi El Clasico stats since departure of Cristia Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi El Clasico stats are embarrassing

According to a stat that was released on internet after Lionel Messi-led Barcelona’s defeat, star has t performed well against Real Madrid since departure of Cristia Ronaldo. Portuguese international went on to join Juventus in 2018 after a successful nine-year stint at Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Messi has t scored or assisted since n in any El Clasico fixture.

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Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo played against each or for last time in May 2018. In that game, duo scored one goal each for ir respective teams and  match ended in a 2-2 draw. Since n, Messi has gone on to play five El Clasico games but has neir scored r assisted in any of m. He has w gone goalless for 425 minutes in El Clasico, which is worst goalscoring drought in his professional career.

Lionel Messi El Clasico stats are disappointing since Ronaldo's departure

This season, Real Madrid and Barcelona have played twice in LaLiga. first El Clasico which was played at Camp u ended in a goalless draw. However, in recent fixture, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona by scoring twice past Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Messi looked helpless at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Ronaldo watched game from stands, marking his first appearance at stadium since his departure in 2018.

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Cristia Ronaldo stats in El Clasico 

Lionel Messi has played a total of 38 El Clasico games in his career with Barcelona. He has mand to score 26 goals against Real Madrid. On or hand, Cristia Ronaldo's stats are incredible considering his nine-year stay. He has netted 18 goals against Catalans while managing 30 appearances.

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Vinicius Jr and Maria Diaz scored for Zinedine Zidane’s side as Barcelona failed to maintain ir lead in LaLiga. Also, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois denied Messi an opportunity to score at Bernabeu. It marked his second consecutive clean sheet against Barcelona. Real Madrid w lead in LaLiga, with a one-point advant over second-placed Barcelona.

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