Ronaldo holds the edge in total UCL goals with 132 goals in 173 games, but Messi actually has a slightly better goal per game ratio with 118 goals in 146 games (0.8 vs. 0.76).

This will be the first time that Messi - and Barcelona - will come up against Ronaldo since his move to Juventus in 2018. So when will they meet in the Champions League this season? Goal takes a look.

16 wins for Messi 10 wins for Ronaldo Nine draws When it comes to goals scored in those games, Messi has the edge of 22-19. Team form Barcelona and Juventus have been in a pretty similar situation.

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Ronaldo, now 35, and Messi, 33, are the top two scorers in the history of the Champions League competition, with Ronaldo's 134 goals (in 174 matches) bettering Messi's 118 (in 147 games).

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