These two giants of the international game find themselves on a collision course for the 27th time in their careers when Argentina play Portugal in a friendly at Old Trafford.
Their personal battle began in April 2008, when Ronaldo was still at Manchester United and they met Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
MESSI AND RONALDO HEAD TO HEAD
Games Played:26
Messi wins:12
Ronaldo wins:7
Draws:7
Messi goals:17
Ronaldo goals:15
Messi assists:10
Ronaldo assists:1
The Argentinian wizard has scored 17 times when they've met compared with Ronaldo's 15. Messi has also provided 10 assists compared with just one for his Portuguese nemesis.
STATS BREAKDOWN
Comparison of performance in their 26 head-to-head encounters
CROSSES/CORNERS
Messi - 30 Ronaldo - 51
DRIBBLES
Messi - 256 Ronaldo - 141
PASSES
Messi - 1,477 Ronaldo - 632
SUCCESSFUL PASSES
Messi - 1,292 Ronaldo - 466
PASS COMPLETION
Messi - 87% Ronaldo - 74%
Source: Opta
The latest meeting came late last month when a Ronaldo penalty set Real on their way to a 3-1 league win, ending Barcelona's unbeaten start.
Who knows what these two marvels of modern football will conjure up at Old Trafford in the latest instalment of football's most gripping personal rivalry.
Source: dailymail
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