Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who is having the better season?

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FC Barcelona v Levante - Copa del Rey Round of 16

While his goal-scoring prowess has continued in his new life at Turin, Cristiano Ronaldo has added a new dimension to his game in Italy. Last season, the Portuguese managed only 8 assists in 44 games. This time, Ronaldo already has 9 assists from 30 games. In the Serie A, he has picked up 7 assists from 22 games, while he also has 2 more assists to his name in the Champions League, from 5 appearances.

Even though the Portuguese has been great in his new role, he is still a little behind his rival this season. Lionel Messi has registered 15 assists from 27 games so far this season. In La Liga, he has picked up 10 assists from 20 games, while in the Champions League, the Argentinean has 1 assist from 4 appearances. Messi also has 3 assists from 2 games in the Copa del Rey, with a further assist in the Supercopa.

Advantage - Lionel Messi