How many Champions League goals does Lionel Messi need to catch Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo has been pushing for a move away from Manchester United, but he is set to stay put and that could leave a record-breaking window of opportunity open to Lionel Messi in the Champions League.

Messi cuts the gap to Cristiano Ronaldo: The current standings for international goals

Ronaldo vs Messi in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Champions League

How many goals had Messi and Ronaldo scored in the Champions League at Haaland's age? - AS USA

Comparison of Messi and Ronaldo Champions League Stats.. who is GOAT of CL?. - The Football logs

Most goals in Champions League history: Ronaldo, Messi and the all-time leading scorers

Lionel Messi Is so Good, There's No Comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA World Cup 2022 Can club football GOATs Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo make the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar their own? - Telegraph India

Ronaldo tops Messi with 2 goals in Juve's 3-0 win at Barca - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Ten best goals-per-game ratios in Champions League history including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe hint Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi is not a one off - Eurosport

Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo - world's greatest players locked in new battle, The Independent

Champions League all-time top scorers - Ronaldo, Messi & UCL goal kings