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#1 Unstoppable Lionel Messi
Ronaldo's arch-rival has always been Lionel Messi, who is enjoying another historic season. The 31-year-old has racked up a staggering 45 goals and 21 assists in all competition and remains in a league of his own. Messi also leads the race for European Golden Shoe with 33 league goals and is still proving he is football's finest almost every week.
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Thanks to his exploits, Barcelona are well on course for another treble. But Messi's consistency sets him apart, which is why except Kylian Mbappe, no other player seems to have the chance to match the Blaugrana captain. Ronaldo has scored 25 goals in all competitions- 19 of them in the Serie A and is way behind on every aspect.
What's more amazing is that the Argentine genius is not slowing down. He remains one of the most used players in the Barcelona team and continues to have a mammoth impact with his team.
On the other hand, Ronaldo will get fewer chances considering he is in a defensive league with a defensive team. It still might be an early call but if Messi keeps his extraterrestrial brilliance, Ronaldo won't win the award again.
