Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in 2008

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 9 7 3 0.78 0.33 1.11
Totals 9 7 3 0.78 0.33 1.11
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 11 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Manchester Utd 13 4 2 0.31 0.15 0.46
Totals 13 4 2 0.31 0.15 0.46
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 · Group stage
Sporting Club Portugal vs FC Barcelona
Sporting Club de Portugal 2-5 FC Barcelona
 
Messi, 57′
Goal Assist
26-11-2008
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FIFA Club World Cup · Final
Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito vs Manchester Utd
Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito 0-1 Manchester United
 
C. Ronaldo, 90′
Assist
21-12-2008
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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
2 seasons 0
9 -4
 13 games played+4
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.78 goals per game +152%
0.31+-60%
100.00% goals without penalties +0%
0.00% penalty goals +0%
Scores every 82′ -243%
282′–71%
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
10 total contributions -4
6-4
3 assists (Opta™ criteria) -1
2-1
3 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) 0
Assists every 192′ -194%
565′–66%
Goal contribution every 58′ -226%
188′–69%
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0 -2
 2 finals played+2
0 -2
 2 finals won+2
0 finals lost 0
0 +1
 1 goals in finals
0 +1
 1 assists in finals
0.00 +-100%
 0.50 goals per game in finals+100%
–
 Scores in finals every 210′–100%
–
 Assists in finals every 210′–100%
–
 Goal contribution in finals every 105′–100%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0/2 -2
 2/3 titles won+2

Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in 2008: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 7 goals and 3 assists in 9 games (0.78 goals per game), and Ronaldo 4 goals and 2 assists in 13 games (0.31). Messi has more goals and also more assists. Titles: Messi 0, Ronaldo 2.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

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