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Goal.com Poll Results: Cristiano Ronaldo defeats Lionel Messi in January Head-To-Head
Goal.com's Head-To-Head looks at how the votes were divided and view some of our fans' thoughts regarding the duo's performances across the month
Feb 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM
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In our monthly Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Head-To-Head special, we asked you to vote for the best performer in January based on the statistics, Goal.com Player Ratings and expert analysis compiled.
Both players suffered varying form across the turn of the year, but Messi proved decisive with his double in the defeat of Real Betis at home, while striking a marvellous hat-trick in the away demolition of Malaga.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, netted against Athletic Bilbao and Zaragoza in key moments of both matches to ensure that Madrid maintained their superlative run of form in La Liga.
Goal.com readers were impressed enough with the Portugal international's displays during the month, and CR7 duly collected 4,944 (58.99%) of the votes, leaving Messi in his wake. The Argentine trailed with just 3,440 (41.01%) of readers voting in his favour.
James, Nigeria, on Goal.com: Ronaldo is clearly better, he has way more skills than Messi. Messi is the best dribbler in the world.
But Ronaldo is the best at finishing,heading,skills,free kicks and long shots.And he's more effective,with more goals. Ronaldo can play great with any1, but Messi needs Barca.
Angry Fan, on Goal.com: Ronaldo is half the player Messi is. Looking at the shots on goal,Messi is twice as accurate. The only reason Ronaldo scores more is because of all of the penalties. Up Messi! Up Barca!
Ab, on Goal.com: Messi misses penalties, no fan really cares. Cristiano scores them all and gets booed!
| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £85.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £95.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £50.00 | Barcelona £13.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £60.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £87.00 | Draw £53.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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Both players suffered varying form across the turn of the year, but Messi proved decisive with his double in the defeat of Real Betis at home, while striking a marvellous hat-trick in the away demolition of Malaga.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, netted against Athletic Bilbao and Zaragoza in key moments of both matches to ensure that Madrid maintained their superlative run of form in La Liga.
Goal.com readers were impressed enough with the Portugal international's displays during the month, and CR7 duly collected 4,944 (58.99%) of the votes, leaving Messi in his wake. The Argentine trailed with just 3,440 (41.01%) of readers voting in his favour.
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But Ronaldo is the best at finishing,heading,skills,free kicks and long shots.And he's more effective,with more goals. Ronaldo can play great with any1, but Messi needs Barca.
Grinch, USA, on Goal.com: Messi's game against Malaga alone are better than anything CR7 has done. He can never do what Messi does, dribbling past several opponents at a time. Without penalties CR7 is nothing even if Messi missed 2. RM are awarded the highest penalties year after year.
Epivalley007, on Goal.com I know people will not admit Ronaldo was better this month..selfish Messi fans will want to deny the truth.
Lee, England, on Goal.com: Take a look at the statistics and the games then vote for right player, not ronaldo messi was better. Im not criticising ronaldo for his performance this month cus he was great but still not better, thats the difference.
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Ab, on Goal.com: Messi misses penalties, no fan really cares. Cristiano scores them all and gets booed!
Helsea Ikwanga, on Facebook: CR7 knows how best to use dead balls while messi can do what he thinks with the ball and when.
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Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from Feb 1, 2012 to Feb 3, 2012
Poll runs from Feb 1, 2012 to Feb 3, 2012
Who was the better performer in January?
Cristiano Ronaldo
58.99%
Lionel Messi
41.01%
Make Your Prediction
Athletic Bilbao - FC Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao
FC Barcelona
Prediction Submitted
Most Popular Predictions
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Athletic Bilbao 1-3 FC Barcelona
- 16.35 %
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Athletic Bilbao 2-1 FC Barcelona
- 13.57 %
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Athletic Bilbao 0-3 FC Barcelona
- 10.07 %
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