For the first time in their respective careers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both switched clubs in the same summer in 2021

Ronaldo, after informing Juventus of his desire to leave just a few days before the end of the transfer deadline, completed an emotional return to Manchester United.

The Red Devils beat Manchester City to the signing of the Portuguese superstar as they acted quickly to bring him to Old Trafford after learning of his availability.

It was the opposite situation for Messi, really, as the Argentine did not want to leave Barcelona.

Even though the Real Madrid-Barcelona aspect of the rivalry is gone and has been for a few years, the pair are still compared and contracted every season.

Here is how their records compare in 2021/22 so far.

Ronaldo v Messi: Who has scored more goals in 2021-22?
Ronaldo is clearly in the lead over Messi so far this season. The Man Utd man has found the back of the net nine times in all competitions, compared to Messi’s three.

In league football, Ronaldo has scored four times while Messi, incredibly, has still yet to net in Ligue 1. Admittedly, though, the Argentine has been hampered by injury problems.

In the Champions League, Messi has scored three times in 2021/22, while Ronaldo has taken a lead with five.

Ronaldo couldn't have wished for a better return to Manchester United as he scored two goals on his second debut for the club, having featured at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009.

He was put straight into the starting line-up against Newcastle after the international break, and scored his first via a predatory finish from close range, while his second was slammed into the net through the arms of the keeper.

A few days later, he would make his second European debut against Young Boys, and although Man Utd eventually lost 2-1, it was Ronaldo who opened the scoring by squeezing a finish home at the front post following a gorgeous assist from Bruno Fernandes.

Ronaldo continued his stunning start to life back at Old Trafford by scoring for the third game in a row at West Ham. He scored at the second attempt from close range to level the scores at 1-1 in the first half.

Further goals arrived against Villarreal and Atalanta in the Champions League, the latter a memorable winning header as Man Utd came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford. He also scored a brilliant strike in the 3-0 victory at Tottenham on October 30.

As if that wasn't enough, the Portugal international then won his side a point in Italy by scoring a brace to claim a 2-2 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League.

As for Messi, he has played fewer minutes than Ronaldo so far. He made his PSG debut as a substitute versus Stade de Reims. In his cameo appearance, he displayed some neat touches and passes without exerting himself too much.

His first PSG start came on Champions League matchday one as the French giants travelled to take on Club Brugge.

Messi scored his first goal for PSG on September 28 with a brilliant curling effort in the 2-0 Champions League victory over Man City, the team coached by his former manager Pep Guardiola.

He added another two goals in the 3-2 Champions League win against Leipzig on October 10.

Ronaldo v Messi: Who has more assists in 2021-22?

Both Ronaldo and Messi made a slow start to the 2021-22 season when it comes to creating goals for their teammates.

Indeed, so far Ronaldo has one assist while Messi has none.

Cristiano didn’t get his first assist of the season until October 30 when he set up Edinson Cavani in the 3-0 win at Tottenham


Edited : Obembet

because messi is having a complicated season, all his critics no wan let him matter rest with endless comparisons...
our oga don create messi thread bcoz he yet to score in the so called "farmers league" forgetting dt d same leo already had 3 goals in 3 UCL games including scoring a superb solo goal against dt same city dt united played n cr7 ghosted all tru d game..
wat haters are getting wrong is dt, leo n PSG marriage is a different from cr7 n united love story bcoz leo is yet to score n PSG is topping with 10 points already unlike wat is happening with cr7 n united
PSG will win d league without leo goals n am not worried bcox even if leo tops dt league's goal chat, critics like u go say na farmers league jus like dey discredited d copa after he won it forgetting dey were once asking for his international glory..
messi goals will start raining bt m more concerned abt him winning d UCL for PSG...
bcoz his goals n winning domestic cups for PSG without dt ucl will be a failure for dt deal just like cr7 failed new challenge dt happened in Turin
cr7 scammed n Promised dm UCL n left dm in 4th position, messi no fit worst like dt...i pray mk united no worst pass dt juve own o

ObaKlaz:
CRISTIANO RONALDO VS JOAO CANCELO MANCHESTER DERBY 2021 STATS [u]


[u] Ronaldo:
1 shot on target.
27 touches.
Zero successful dribbles.
Zero possession recovered.
Zero penaltea!
1yellow card.
(Big game player! )


Cancelo:

125 touches.
104 passes (93 completed).
7 possession recovery.
4 shots (2 on target).
1 assist.
(MAN OF THE MATCH!)

Omo see crazy comparison....na so e suppose be, since DM sabi use timeline to suit dier aguements..
I wonder wetin for happen assuming cr7 dey hot like lewa or sallah...dm for no allow us rest b dt..
wen league games return, he scores against watford n dm start to disturb us with crazy stats....
the funny tin is dt, na only cr7 favored thread dis op dey create n e dey always end up for f.p...
ballon d or dis monthend no be by nairalanders opinion or likes o..

Penaldobembet is back with her trouble.

Liverpool vs Barcelona (with Messi): 4:0 @Anfield
Liverpool vs Man U (with Ronaldo): 5:0 @Trafford

PSG vs Man City (without Messi) 1st leg: 0:2
PSG vs Man City (without Messi) 2nd leg: 1:2

PSG vs Man City (with Messi) 1st leg: 2:0

Man U vs Man City (with Ronaldo): 0:2


Looks like GOAT Ronaldo becomes EKUKE when faced against strong teams

Like for GOAT of football, share for GOAT of Dubai

It is too early

One is on top of the League and almost winning the League...the other one cannot even talk of top four.

One disappears in big games, the other scores super goals.....

One is stand alone striker and point man...the other is a winger and midfielder

one dribble everyone on the field , the other kick the opponent

one is a classic goal scorer, the other one is tap in merchant

one has fans that are happy at the moment, the other has fans that brutalized, beaten, battered and ashamed of being called fan of the team currently.

one helps the team in all departments, the other wait to take the glory

Pendu fans on the beat.....

Ororo for life.. let's end it now..like for Ronaldo.. share for Messi..let's see who's king..

Messi is better than CR7. CR7 easily gets frustrated if he didn't score

HOLLY GRAM WTF MAN

How I wish Ronaldo went to man city, he would have just been scoring like a mad man. That manu with solkjear is too weak for him.

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obembet:
For the first time in their respective careers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both switched clubs in the same summer in 2021

Ronaldo, after informing Juventus of his desire to leave just a few days before the end of the transfer deadline, completed an emotional return to Manchester United.

The Red Devils beat Manchester City to the signing of the Portuguese superstar as they acted quickly to bring him to Old Trafford after learning of his availability.

It was the opposite situation for Messi, really, as the Argentine did not want to leave Barcelona.

Even though the Real Madrid-Barcelona aspect of the rivalry is gone and has been for a few years, the pair are still compared and contracted every season.

Here is how their records compare in 2021/22 so far.

Ronaldo v Messi: Who has scored more goals in 2021-22?
Ronaldo is clearly in the lead over Messi so far this season. The Man Utd man has found the back of the net nine times in all competitions, compared to Messi’s three.

In league football, Ronaldo has scored four times while Messi, incredibly, has still yet to net in Ligue 1. Admittedly, though, the Argentine has been hampered by injury problems.

In the Champions League, Messi has scored three times in 2021/22, while Ronaldo has taken a lead with five.

Ronaldo couldn't have wished for a better return to Manchester United as he scored two goals on his second debut for the club, having featured at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009.

He was put straight into the starting line-up against Newcastle after the international break, and scored his first via a predatory finish from close range, while his second was slammed into the net through the arms of the keeper.

A few days later, he would make his second European debut against Young Boys, and although Man Utd eventually lost 2-1, it was Ronaldo who opened the scoring by squeezing a finish home at the front post following a gorgeous assist from Bruno Fernandes.

Ronaldo continued his stunning start to life back at Old Trafford by scoring for the third game in a row at West Ham. He scored at the second attempt from close range to level the scores at 1-1 in the first half.

Further goals arrived against Villarreal and Atalanta in the Champions League, the latter a memorable winning header as Man Utd came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford. He also scored a brilliant strike in the 3-0 victory at Tottenham on October 30.

As if that wasn't enough, the Portugal international then won his side a point in Italy by scoring a brace to claim a 2-2 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League.

As for Messi, he has played fewer minutes than Ronaldo so far. He made his PSG debut as a substitute versus Stade de Reims. In his cameo appearance, he displayed some neat touches and passes without exerting himself too much.

His first PSG start came on Champions League matchday one as the French giants travelled to take on Club Brugge.

Messi scored his first goal for PSG on September 28 with a brilliant curling effort in the 2-0 Champions League victory over Man City, the team coached by his former manager Pep Guardiola.

He added another two goals in the 3-2 Champions League win against Leipzig on October 10.

Ronaldo v Messi: Who has more assists in 2021-22?

Both Ronaldo and Messi made a slow start to the 2021-22 season when it comes to creating goals for their teammates.

Indeed, so far Ronaldo has one assist while Messi has none.

Cristiano didn’t get his first assist of the season until October 30 when he set up Edinson Cavani in the 3-0 win at Tottenham


Edited : Obembet

Obembe waya waya do give away na..

Consider yourself lucky to witness 2 top GOATs in your generation. Max respect.

Una no dey tire for this Ronaldo and messi matter? Man U are struggling, no coach nor team and you are bottered about Ronaldo statistics. They have paid their dues, but their best days are over

Don't no whether some folks just want to create news where there is none, but these childish comparisons are just unnecessary

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Technically, Messi don win World Cup ooo…yes junior World Cup…so please no dey compare Messi to one inzaghi pro max.

Nigeria as a country, wetin be our highest football achievement yet..Atlanta 96 Olympic gold meda for football, same achievement haters no dey mention as one of Messi achievements wey inzaghi square never achieve.

Like for Messi
Share for Ronaldo

Rydermaverick:
Ororo for life.. let's end it now..like for Ronaldo.. share for Messi..let's see who's king..

Na everytime una dey "end it". Make una rest.

Who brought this to front page?


Has the season ended?

The MOD is a Ronaldo asslicker

Messi should not be ashamed to terminate his contract and go back to Barcelona now that Xavi is their coach. Manchester United might not be doing well but Ronaldo has been proving himself as the real GOAT. Messi is no where to be found, infact I don forget say Messi dey play ball.