List of Messi and Ronaldo's Champions League records

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With 73 Champions League group stage goals, Ronaldo finds himself in second position on this list.

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Ronaldo now holds the record for most Champions League appearances.

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The former Manchester United goal machine has participated in 187 Champions League games thus far.

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The former Manchester United goal machine has participated in 187 Champions League games thus far.

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Pep Guardiola’s next target: ‘To win titles in a row’

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