Here’s how Messi and Ronaldo’s El Clasico stats stack up against one another. Lionel Messi in El Clasico. Games: 45 Goals: 26 Assists: 14 Penalties scored (taken): 6/6 (100%) Free-kicks: 2 Hat ...

Here’s how Messi and Ronaldo’s stats compare from the time they both in Spain at the same time, representing Barcelona and Real Madrid from the 2009-10 season up to 2017-18. Lionel Messi ...

Yet the mutual respect and the unforgettable moments they gave fans—especially in the Barcelona vs Real Madrid clashes—remain etched in football history. “We stayed at the top for 10, 15 years.