Explore Messi and Ronaldo statistics. The goal ledger was rebuilt from recorded matches on 1 October 2026. Read the methodology for sources, scope and data cutoffs.
Messi leads this one 7–5 against Manchester City. Every goal is listed below with the date and competition.
| Competition | Messi | Ronaldo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Premier League | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| FA Cup | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| # | Date | Player | For | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 Feb 2004 | Ronaldo | Manchester United | Manchester City | FA Cup |
| 53 | 09 Dec 2006 | Ronaldo | Manchester United | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 72 | 05 May 2007 | Ronaldo | Manchester United | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 145 | 10 May 2009 | Ronaldo | Manchester United | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 311 | 18 Sep 2012 | Ronaldo | Real Madrid | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 375 | 18 Feb 2014 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 378 | 12 Mar 2014 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 519 | 19 Oct 2016 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 520 | 19 Oct 2016 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 521 | 19 Oct 2016 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 524 | 01 Nov 2016 | Messi | Barcelona | Manchester City | Champions League |
| 752 | 28 Sep 2021 | Messi | PSG | Manchester City | Champions League |
12 goals listed.