Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in 2016

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 13 2 1.44 0.22 1.67
Totals 9 13 2 1.44 0.22 1.67
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 11 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Real Madrid 14 11 5 0.79 0.36 1.14
Totals 14 11 5 0.79 0.36 1.14
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
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
FC Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Messi, 90′
Goal
 
06-12-2016
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FIFA Club World Cup · Final
Kashima Antlers vs Real Madrid
Kashima Antlers 2-4 Real Madrid
 
C. Ronaldo, 111′
Goal Goal Penalty goal
18-12-2016
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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 -5
 14 games played+5
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1.44 goals per game +82%
0.79+-45%
84.62% +-6%
 90.91% goals without penalties+6%
15.38% penalty goals +6%
9.09%+-6%
Scores every 62′ -91%
119′–48%
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
15 +1
 16 total contributions+1
2 +3
 5 assists (Opta™ criteria)+3
2 +3
 5 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria)+3
405′–35%
 Assists every 262′-55%
Goal contribution every 54′ -52%
82′–34%
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0 -2
 2 finals played+2
0 -2
 2 finals won+2
0 finals lost 0
0 +3
 3 goals in finals
0 assists in finals +0%
0.00 +-100%
 1.50 goals per game in finals+100%
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 Scores in finals every 77′–100%
Assists in finals every 0′ 
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 Goal contribution in finals every 77′–100%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0/2 -3
 3/3 titles won+3

Messi vs Ronaldo in international club competitions in 2016: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 13 goals and 2 assists in 9 games (1.44 goals per game), and Ronaldo 11 goals and 5 assists in 14 games (0.79). Messi has more goals, but Ronaldo has more assists. Titles: Messi 0, Ronaldo 3.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

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