Compare Messi and Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League using the same scope for both. The competition proper and qualifying rounds have separate records. Read the scoring table alongside the explanation of why Ronaldo’s 140 and 141 totals both appear.
Ronaldo has 140 Champions League goals excluding qualifying; Messi has 129. Find out why 141 also appears and compare their club breakdowns.
A Champions League legacy discussion, supported by links to the sourced goal comparison and the explanation of qualifying-round totals.
Memorable Champions League moments involving Messi and Ronaldo, with a separate link to the current competition scoring record.
Senior competitive club goals and senior internationals, including international friendlies. Youth, Olympic, club-friendly and shootout goals are excluded. Includes the Arab Club Champions Cup.
Latest recorded goal: Messi 2026-10-17 · Ronaldo 2026-10-23. Matches checked through: Messi 2026-10-24 · Ronaldo 2026-10-23. Checked 2026-10-26T12:02:49+00:00. Zero-goal appearances, minutes, assists and finish types are unavailable in this ledger. Methodology · CSV
Messi vs Ronaldo App compiled match histories, supplemented by club and league reports and attributed reporting. This is a dated record, not a live score.
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