3 reasons why Ronaldo is better than Messi

The Cristiano Ronaldo - Lionel Messi debate is one that will rage on for eternity. These are two players who have been in a league of their own and were a cut above the rest during their prime years.

Lionel Messi has managed to outdo Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of Ballon d'Or wins, having picked up seven as opposed to the latter who has won five. But Ronaldo has cemented his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the sport and continues to produce magical moments for his teams regularly.

Trying to figure out who is the better player between the two is a pretty futile exercise at this point. Both players have their own qualities and are unrivaled in a lot of aspects.

On that note, let's take a look at three things Cristiano Ronaldo does better than Messi and two things he can't.

Let's start off with an obvious one. Once Cristiano Ronaldo started to lose a yard of pace, he could no longer wreak havoc down the flanks like he used to in his prime. He decided to adapt and evolve into more of a goalscorer and executed that plan to perfection.

The sheer number of times Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a game by the scruff of its neck and single-handedly won them for his side is simply incredible. His record in the UEFA Champions League reflects his ability to come up clutch and produce moments of magic for his teams.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 143 penalties in his career. He has missed just 29. At the same time, Lionel Messi has converted 102 from the spot but he has missed 30. The Portuguese legend's penalty conversion rate is 83% while the Argentine's is 77%.

While Messi is pretty dependable from the spot, Ronaldo has just been better.

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