Most feared opponents of Messi and Ronaldo in national leagues in the 2008-2009 season

Leo Messi

Opponent			Games	Minutes	Goals	Assists	Mins/contribution
1.		UD Almería	2	180′	0	2	90′
2.		Villarreal CF	2	180′	0	0	0′
3.		Real Betis	2	123′	0	2	62′
4.		Real Valladolid CF	2	121′	0	1	121′

Cristiano Ronaldo

Opponent			Games	Minutes	Goals	Assists	Mins/contribution
1.		Wigan Athletic FC	2	180′	0	1	180′
2.		Arsenal FC	2	180′	0	0	0′
3.		Fulham FC	2	180′	0	0	0′
4.		Chelsea FC	2	125′	0	1	125′
5.		Sunderland AFC	2	89′	0	0	0′
6.		Newcastle United FC	1	90′	0	0	0′
7.		Portsmouth FC	1	90′	0	0	0′
8.		Middlesbrough FC	1	85′	0	0	0′