Messi has scored 27 goals in 35 appearances against English teams in the UEFA Champions League; 15 more than any other player in the competition (Ronaldo, the next closest, has 12). 36 At 36 years and 236 days old, Ronaldo is the 3rd-oldest player with a game-winning goal in UCL history.
Ronaldo has done it for Manchester United before, too, with his vital goal against Porto in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Champions League still lauded to his day. United drew the first leg 2-2 at How many goals has Ronaldo scored for Manchester United? United's goal threat has declined with him in the side: They scored 57 times in the Premier League last season, way down from their djQhf.