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

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Ultimately, footballers nowadays are mostly judged by the number of goals they score. Even though goal scoring is one of the many aspects that make these two Superstars invincible, it is true that their goalscoring record has created the most excitement among fans and rivals in recent history.

Even in a new country, Cristiano Ronaldo's form in front of goal continues to be impressive. The Portuguese has scored 19 goals from 30 games in all competitions so far, which includes 17 goals from 22 games in Serie A, 1 goal from 5 games in the Champions League and 1 goal in the Supercoppa Italiana. He is currently averaging a goal every 112 minutes played in Serie A, which is a fantastic return.

While Lionel Messi is not an out and out striker, he is an extraordinary goal scorer too and this season, the Argentinean has been fascinating in front of goal. Messi has scored 29 goals from 27 appearances in all competitions so far. In the La Liga, he has scored 21 goals from 20 appearances, while in the Champions League, he has 6 goals from 4 games. He has also scored 2 goals from 2 games in the Copa del Rey. In La Liga, Messi has scored a goal every 77 minutes played!

Advantage - Lionel Messi

The results heavily favour Lionel Messi so far, however, with almost half of the season remaining, it will be exciting to see who finishes the season at the top.

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