While Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in Champions League, his record that Messi could break

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the UEFA Champions League if he ends up staying at Manchester United and Lionel Messi could take advantage of this opportunity to snatch a record held by the Portuguese in the continental tournament.

As is well known, Cristiano Ronaldo is the top player in the UEFA Champions League with 141 goals in 185 games played, but he will not be able to increase this figure this season since the Reds Devils will not be playing in the tournament.

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Lionel Messi has 125 goals in 156 games, a difference of 15 goals to Ronaldo, but the PSG star will have at least six games to try to equal the Portuguese's tally and it could be more games (13 in total if the Parisians reach the final) if the French side advance in the competition.

PSG will be looking to stamp their authority on the competition this season and will finally try to reach the final and win the coveted title in a season where Messi seems more adapted to the club, Neymar started very well and Mbappé continues to be a danger on offense.

Cristiano still has a chance to leave United

However, with the market still open, there is still a chance that Cristiano Ronaldo could end up signing for a team that plays in the tournament, and if this finally happens, the Portuguese will be looking to continue extending the gap with Leo Messi.