The day after Lionel Messi’s masterclass, with a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, Cristiano Ronaldo did not enjoy the same success. The Portuguese captain failed to score as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo on Wednesday.
The GOAT battle really seems to be swinging in Lionel Messi’s favor. Cristiano Ronaldo could not find the net in Portugal’s opening match. And this is nothing new. At 41, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is going through a particularly difficult spell in major international competitions.
Ronaldo’s Goal Drought Deepens
According to Opta statistics, Ronaldo has now gone ten consecutive matches without scoring in a major tournament, across the World Cup and the European Championship. It is an unusual run for a player who dominated football’s biggest stages for so long.
The numbers underline his lack of efficiency: over that period, the Portuguese star has attempted 33 shots, including 11 on target, without scoring a single goal. That drought contrasts sharply with his status as the top scorer in the history of international football.
While Messi continues to pile up records with Argentina, Ronaldo is still searching for his cutting edge in the biggest matches. The situation is beginning to raise questions about his role and influence within the Portuguese national team.
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