Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in the 2008-2009 season

A complete overview of the professional careers of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, based on more than 15 years of analysis and continuous monitoring. A global vision of their evolution, impact, and performance from their debut to the present day.
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
FC Barcelona 12 9 5 0.75 0.42 1.17
Totals 12 9 5 0.75 0.42 1.17
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 11 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Manchester Utd 14 5 3 0.36 0.21 0.57
Totals 14 5 3 0.36 0.21 0.57
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 8 months, 30 days
The most recent statistics from the latest matches played by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, including goals, assists, and minutes played. An immediate reference to assess their current competitive level.

Last games:

UEFA Champions League · Final
Manchester United FC vs FC Barcelona
Manchester United FC 0-2 FC Barcelona
 
Messi, 90′
Goal
27-05-2009
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UEFA Champions League · Final
FC Barcelona vs Manchester Utd
FC Barcelona 2-0 Manchester United
 
C. Ronaldo, 90′
 
27-05-2009
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Timeframe
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
39 years, 4 months, 11 days+-869 days
41 years, 8 months, 30 days+869 days
1 seasons 0
12 -2
 14 games played+2
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.75 goals per game +108%
0.36+-52%
100.00% goals without penalties +0%
0.00% penalty goals +0%
Scores every 103′ -131%
238′–57%
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
14 total contributions -6
8-6
5 assists (Opta™ criteria) -2
3-2
5 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -1
4-1
Assists every 185′ -114%
397′–53%
Goal contribution every 66′ -125%
149′–55%
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1 -1
 2 finals played+1
1 finals won 0
0 -1
 1 finals lost+1
1 goals in finals +100%
0-1
0 +1
 1 assists in finals
1.00 goals per game in finals +100%
0.00+-100%
Scores in finals every 90′ –100%
–-100%
–
 Assists in finals every 180′–100%
Goal contribution in finals every 90′ -100%
180′–50%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1/1 titles won 1/20

Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in the 2008-2009 season: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 9 goals and 5 assists in 12 games (0.75 goals per game), and Ronaldo 5 goals and 3 assists in 14 games (0.36). Messi has more goals and also more assists. Titles: Messi 1, Ronaldo 1.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

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