Messi vs Ronaldo Champions League Goals: Why 140 and 141 Both Appear
Ronaldo has 140 Champions League goals excluding qualifying; Messi has 129. Find out why 141 also appears and compare their club breakdowns.
Recorded goals in UCL Qualifying: Messi 0, Ronaldo 1. Explore the dated goal records, opponents, sources and competition scope.
Ronaldo leads this one 1–0 in the UCL Qualifying. Every goal is listed below with the date and competition.
| Opponent | Messi | Ronaldo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| # | Date | Player | For | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 09 Aug 2005 | Ronaldo | Manchester United | Debrecen | UCL Qualifying |
1 goals listed.
News checked
MLS lists Inter Miami third in the East on 55 points ahead of the 28 October match against Cincinnati. Miami are pursuing second-placed New England and a higher playoff seed.
Official MLS match preview and playoff scenarios
Full report · MLSsoccer.com · match preview published 27 October 2026 at 14:34 UTC; clinching scenarios published at 15:00 UTC
AFP reports that a Portuguese federation spokesperson has confirmed Ronaldo’s inclusion in the preliminary squad for November’s Nations League matches.
FPF spokesperson confirmation reported by AFP · preliminary squad only
Full report · AFP · published 27 October 2026, citing an FPF spokesperson