Game-Changing Performances of Messi vs Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ultimate game winning goal: We consider a ultimate-game-winning goal to be the one that secures the victory for the team. That is, when the match is tied, the player scores, and that goal is the last one of the game, resulting in a victory by one goal difference.
Ultimate equalizer: We consider a ultimate equalizer to be the one that rescues a point for the team. That is, when the team is losing by one goal, the player scores, and that goal is the last of the match, ending the game in a draw.
Wins generated with goals: We consider a win generated by goals to be a match in which the sum of the goals scored by a player is necessary to win the game. For example, if a player scores 2 goals in a 3-2 victory, his two goals have been essential to secure the win.
Draws generated with goals: We consider a draw generated by goals to be a match in which the sum of the goals scored by a player is necessary to draw the game. For example, if a player scores 2 goals in a 2-2 draw, his two goals have been essential to secure the point.
Points won thanks to their goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Knockout stages where their goals were decisive
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Finals where their goals were decisive
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Wins generated with goals and assists: We consider a win generated by goals and assists to be a match in which the sum of the goals scored and assists given by a player is necessary to win the game. For example, if a player scores one goal and gives one assist in a 3-2 victory, his goal and assist have been essential to secure the win.
Draws generated with goals and assists: We consider a draw generated by goals and assists to be a match in which the sum of the goals scored and assists given by a player is necessary to draw the game. For example, if a player scores one goal and gives one assist in a 2-2 draw, his goal and assist have been essential to secure the point.