Who is better, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? The two greatest living soccer players not only compete in the same league, but for rival squads. During week 25, the two superstars faced off twice while in the 26th each put together epic performances to lead their teams to victory. Who was better?
Messi: During week 25 Messi and Barcelona faced Madrid two times and lost each game. In the 3-1 defeat to Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, Messi was shut out time and again. He scored in the weekend match, but was unable to lead Barcelona to victory. In week 26, he scored one goal in Barcelona's 2-0 romp over Deportivo La Coruna.
Ronaldo: The Portuguese superstar has had a tremendous two weeks. He scored twice in Madrid's Copa del Rey victory over Barcelona and then scored the game winner against Manchester United in the Champions League 2013 Round of 16. Not content with his winner on Tuesday against Manchester, he scored another two goals on Sunday as Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1.
Stats through Week 25 & 26 of the 2012-13 season
Messi: 40 goals, 9 assists (5 goals, 2 assists in UCL; 2 goals in Spanish Super Cup; 4 goals in the Copa Del Rey)
Ronaldo: 26 goals, 4 assists (7 goals in UCL, 1 assist; 2 goals in Spanish Super Cup; 6 goals in the Copa Del Rey)
Goals in 2013
Messi: 16
Ronaldo: 19
Edge: Ronaldo picks up the victory for both weeks with clutch performances.
Messi Leads 14-12 for the 2012-13 season.
Ronaldo has a 6-3 edge in 2013.
During week 5, both players earned a point for equally strong weeks. During week 10, neither earned a point for forgettable weeks.
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