Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi - On The Pitch

Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi shows the greatest rivalry in football world, especially in Spanish League. When we talk about Barcelona and Real Madrid, then it's definitely about them. Although they're both equally fantastic, they play differently. Here are the big difference between them on the pitch :

First, About 80% from Barcelona's bait during the match involves Messi, and only 60% involves Ronaldo in Real Madrid.
Conclusion : Messi's role is more vital and more collective then Ronaldo.

Secondly, Messi could run faster than Ronaldo in short distance range, but for a long distance, Ronaldo is better than Messi. For short range, Messi could speed up to 20km/hour, and 18 km/h for Ronaldo. And for long distance, Ronaldo speed is 30km/h, while Messi only 28km/h.
Conclusion : Messi is better in short passing, and play near the penalty area, while Ronaldo more comfortable with long pass, from back to the front area.

Third, During the dribbling, Messi touched the ball more often, and stick the ball closely to his feet. While Ronaldo often let the ball dribbles freely infront of his feet.
Conclusion : Messi's action could open more room for his team mates, and for Ronaldo, he likes to give time to think about the posibilities for shooting or baiting the ball for his team mates, while dribbling the ball.

Fourth, Ronaldo has more power in kicking balls, especially on freekicks or penalty. The ball could speed up to 119km/h with his kick, while Messi could only kick the ball with 95km/h of speed.
Conclusion : Ronaldo kicks are as fast as a rocket, so he often choose the open shot, while Messi choose to place the ball in a difficult position to reach, before shooting.

But despite their greatest role in their club, their contribution in national team is far from what they expected. And on tomorrow friendly match, we will see whether it changes or remain the same.