{"id":138553,"date":"2024-09-20T09:47:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T09:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/20\/top-5-all-time-goal-scorers-in-uefa-champions-league-history-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-lead-the-list-football-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-09-20T09:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T09:47:14","slug":"top-5-all-time-goal-scorers-in-uefa-champions-league-history-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-lead-the-list-football-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/20\/top-5-all-time-goal-scorers-in-uefa-champions-league-history-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-lead-the-list-football-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 all-time goal scorers in UEFA Champions League history: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi lead the list | Football News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113520714,width-600,resizemode-4\/113520714.jpg?fit=600,338&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Top 5 all-time goal scorers in UEFA Champions League history: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi lead the list | Football News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"Top 5 all-time goal scorers in UEFA Champions League history: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi lead the list | Football News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>The <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/uefa-champions-league\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">UEFA Champions League<\/a>, Europe&#8217;s most prestigious football competition, has seen some of the greatest goal scorers in history etch their names into the record books. These players have showcased exceptional talent, delivering on the biggest stage and securing legendary status with their prolific goal-scoring abilities. <br \/>From <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/cristiano-ronaldo\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>\u2019s record-breaking tally to <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/lionel-messi\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Lionel Messi<\/a>\u2019s magical feats, these top five scorers have consistently dominated Europe&#8217;s elite competition. <br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Here\u2019s a look at the top five goal scorers in Champions League history:<\/span><br \/><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">1. Cristiano Ronaldo \u2013 140 Goals<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list as the UEFA Champions League&#8217;s all-time leading goal scorer with 140 goals. Having played for <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/manchester-united\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Manchester United<\/a>, <!-- -->Real Madrid<!-- -->, and Juventus, Ronaldo has consistently delivered in Europe\u2019s elite competition. He has won an impressive five Champions League titles, including four with Real Madrid. Known for his powerful headers, clinical finishing, and long-range strikes, Ronaldo&#8217;s Champions League legacy is unmatched.<br \/><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">2. Lionel Messi \u2013 129 Goals<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Messi\" msid=\"113520802\" width=\"600\" title=\"Lionel Messi (ANI Photo)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113520802,width-600,resizemode-4\/113520802.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi (ANI Photo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner, is second on the all-time list with 129 Champions League goals. Representing Barcelona for most of his career and Paris Saint-Germain, Messi\u2019s unparalleled dribbling skills, vision, and precision have made him a nightmare for defenses. The Argentine maestro won four Champions League titles with Barcelona. Messi\u2019s consistency over two decades in Europe has established him as one of the greatest players ever to grace the competition.<br \/><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">3. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/robert-lewandowski\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"strong \" frmappuse=\"1\">Robert Lewandowski<\/a><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"> \u2013 94 Goals<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lewandowski\" msid=\"113520834\" width=\"600\" title=\"Robert Lewandowski (AP Photo)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113520834,width-600,resizemode-4\/113520834.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Robert Lewandowski (AP Photo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Robert Lewandowski, a deadly striker from Poland, is third in the list, with goals for Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. Known for his clinical finishing, positional awareness, and lethal goal-scoring instincts, Lewandowski was instrumental in Bayern Munich\u2019s 2020 Champions League victory. <br \/><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">4. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/karim-benzema\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"strong \" frmappuse=\"1\">Karim Benzema<\/a><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"> \u2013 90 Goals <\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Karim Benzema\" msid=\"113520881\" width=\"600\" title=\"Karim Benzema. (AP Photo)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113520881,width-600,resizemode-4\/113520881.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Karim Benzema. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Karim Benzema, with 90 goals in the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/champions-league\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Champions League<\/a>, has been one of the key players in Real Madrid&#8217;s European dominance. The French striker\u2019s longevity, intelligence, and ability to perform in crucial moments led Real Madrid to five Champions League titles, including the 2022 edition where he finished as the top scorer. Benzema is admired for his playmaking ability, leadership, and knack for scoring decisive goals, earning his place as one of the most influential forwards in Champions League history.<br \/><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">5. <\/span><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Raul Gonzalez<\/span><span class=\"strong \" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"> \u2013 71 Goals <\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Raul Gonzalez\" msid=\"113521042\" width=\"600\" title=\"Raul Gonzalez (Getty Images)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113521042,width-600,resizemode-4\/113521042.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Raul Gonzalez (Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez was once the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League, ending his career with 71 goals. Known for his consistency and lethal finishing, Raul played a crucial role in Real Madrid\u2019s Champions League successes during the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning three titles. His leadership on the field and ability to score important goals established him as one of Madrid\u2019s all-time greats.<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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