Gunner89 wrote:

If Ronaldo wasn't that obsessed with scoring goals he'd be like Nani. That's what sets him apart.

He would not be like Nani if was happy for his teammates, no.

Ronaldo would be like Nani if he doesn't score goals? That's an outrageous suggestion Absolutely insane thoughts.

108 goals, 50 assists for MSN. Is there a better trio in world football?

Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain, scored more goals. MSN will undoubtedly surpass them before the end of the season though.

They didn't play as a trio though?

They did for a while. MSN is much better though. Most people just look at goals when comparing, but it's much more than that. For example, the Henry - Eto'o - Messi trio scored 100+ goals, but under Guardiola they had the best midfield in the world, with Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta all in the best shape of their lives. Now Barcelona's midfield pretty much pass the ball to Messi and the three forwards do the rest all by themselves. No matter if Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain scored a similar amount of goals, MSN is better. I'd be willing to bet a good amount of money that if you used goals + assists instead of just goals, MSN would be way ahead of the Real Madrid trio.

No, I don't think so. They have the record for the most goals scored by three players though, even though that wouldn't really be considered a "trio."

Quincy Abeyie wrote:

They did for a while. MSN is much better though. People just look at goals, but it's much more than that. The Henry - Eto'o - Messi attack for example scored 100+ goals. But under Guardiola they had the best midfield in the world, with Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta all in the best shape of their lives. Now Barcelona's midfield pretty much pass the ball to Messi and the three forwards do the rest all by themselves. No matter if Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain scored a similar amount of goals, MSN is better. I'd be willing to bet a good amount of money that if you used goals + assists instead of just goals, MSN would be way ahead of the Real Madrid trio.

I liked the Henry - Eto'o - Messi combination for the sheer power in the front line - and Eto'o was pretty much guaranteed a goal in any final. However, the understanding between Neymar, Suarez and Messi is different class - and Barcelona are more interesting now that their midfield can't hog the ball for 90 minutes.

Suarez is different class again today. For all of Messi's brilliance, Suarez does so much of the hardwork and make the entire front 3 function.

Messi's assist to Rakitic is sick though.

Seville Madrid looks good, only just tuned in.

jones wrote:

No chance Ronaldo will get a hat trick today, Sevilla are unbeaten at home this season and haven't lost a game in a few months.

2 in just 36 minutes now. 1 more to complete the hattrick.

Clrnc wrote:

jones wrote:

No chance Ronaldo will get a hat trick today, Sevilla are unbeaten at home this season and haven't lost a game in a few months.

2 in just 36 minutes now. 1 more to complete the hattrick.

People should stop setting the bar for Ronaldo and Messi.

Clrnc wrote:

Ronaldo would be like Nani if he doesn't score goals? That's an outrageous suggestion Absolutely insane thoughts.

108 goals, 50 assists for MSN. Is there a better trio in world football?

Please read properly before commenting!

I said if he wasn't as obsessed with scoring he'd be like Nani i.e. a skillful player with little end product.

Quincy Abeyie wrote:

Gunner89 wrote:

If Ronaldo wasn't that obsessed with scoring goals he'd be like Nani. That's what sets him apart.

He would not be like Nani if was happy for his teammates, no.

It's not about being unhappy at a teammate scoring. It's about the standards he sets for himself and the hunger he has to score goals.

It's one thing to be upset because you miss. To be upset because your teammate scored instead of you is something else entirely.

Ronaldo can be extremely driven while also not puilling a sulk if his team mate who hasn't scored in 3 years manages to nick a goal.

Jones nailed it! Ronaldo hattrick

Stunning header. Absolutely world class.

jones wrote:

No chance Ronaldo will get a hat trick today, Sevilla are unbeaten at home this season and haven't lost a game in a few months.

Let that be a lesson to you.

To be fair to jones, Sevilla away on paper is one of the most difficult matches to score hattrick in, but their form has been getting worse lately.