Messi rests, Ronaldo narrows gap to top scorer title
Messi is now only six goals ahead of CR7 in the race for La Liga's top scorer in the 2017-2018 season.
Because he welcomed his third son and also to rest before the rematch with Chelsea in the Champions League, Messi did not play in round 28 of La Liga. Seizing the opportunity, thanks to a double against Eibar, Ronaldo shortened the gap from eight to six goals.
CR7 currently has 18 goals after 28 rounds of La Liga, ranking third in the race for the Golden Boot. Messi is still leading with 24 goals but is in danger of losing his position.
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Ronaldo has been scoring goals every time he has been on the field recently. Photo:Reuters |
In the last 10 matches in all competitions, Ronaldo has scored 17 goals. His high scoring rate is helping the Portuguese star accelerate on the goal charts.
With 21 goals, Luis Suarez is second in the race for the Golden Boot. The Uruguayan striker scored one goal in round 28 when he headed the opening goal in the win over Malaga.
Messi has won the La Liga Golden Boot four times in 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2016-2017. Ronaldo has won the award three times, while the late Telmo Zarra holds the record six times.
Messi is still the top scorer in La Liga history with 373 goals. Ronaldo is second with 303 goals.
Five players leading the race for La Liga 2017-2018 Golden Boot:
1. Messi (Barca), 24 goals
2. Luis Suarez (Barca), 21 goals
3. Ronaldo (Real), 18 goals
4. Griezmann (Atletico), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), 16 goals
