Tonight’s meeting between Manchester United and Villarreal will add to the already extensive list of records of Cristiano Ronaldo, who will lead the prominent footballer ranking with the most games played in the Champions League.
In the first round of Group F, against Young Boys, the Portuguese international played the 177th game in the Champions League, equaling the record of Iker Casillas, who for several years led this ranking. A number that will be surpassed when Ronaldo takes to the pitch at Old Trafford for the Spanish clash.
More: Ronaldo has already scored to 36 different opponents in the Champions League. Villarreal could be the 37th ‘victim’ of CR7 to be also isolated in this ranking, in which they are tied with Lionel Messi.
The Portuguese ace is also the best scorer in the history of the competition, with 135 goals. If he scores, he’s 16 goals ahead of second best scorer, Lionel Messi, who scored yesterday for PSG in the victory over Manchester City.
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