Lionel Messi has been better than Cristiano Ronaldo this seasonWhile many will continue to debate who is the better player, data from the current campaign suggests that it’s not even close. A graphic which shows goals and big chances created in Europe’s top five leagues this season suggest that Lionel Messi is an alien. Cristiano Ronaldo is in similar range to the likes of Harry Kane and 36-year-old Fabio Quagliarella. Lionel Messi is head and shoulders above Cristiano Ronaldo for goals this seasonThe Sampdoria striker has 21 league goals this term and is two clear of Ronaldo (19) in the Serie A top scorers charts. Cristiano Ronaldo is way behind Lionel Messi who is streets aheadCristiano Ronaldo only has 19 league goals compared to Lionel Messi's 33 this season

Source: Express April 10, 2019 13:52 UTC