Cristiano Ronaldo equals Lionel Messi's record for most Champions League goals scored in a season
And there could be yet another record broken for one of the pair this season
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The two greats of the modern-game try to outdo each other again, so let's enjoy them while they are here.
With his goal against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night in the quarter-final first-leg, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo took his total for the competition this season to 14 goals, equalling Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's record from 2011/12.
It was a fine goal from the Portuguese forward to equal the record, collecting Luka Modric's perfectly-weighted pass before dribbling round goalkeeper Roman Wedenfeller and tapping into an empty net to score the third goal of the game at the Bernabeu and put Real Madrid one step closer to reaching the semi-final.
Most goals in a Champions League season
14 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
14 - Lionel Messi (Barcelona 14)
Ronaldo may have got one over his great rival by winning the Fifa Balon d'Or this year, but Messi is closer to breaking another incredible record this season - chasing down Raul to become the all-time record Champions League scorer, although Ronaldo is not too far behind.
Most goals in the Champions League
71 - Raul (Real Madrid 66, Schalke 5)
67 - Lionel Messi (Barcelona 67)
64 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United 15, Real Madrid 49)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments