goal stats:who's your favorite star? messi or ronaldo?

as la liga is about to kickoff  we will see another thrilling showdown from the two world best players
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have arguably defined a footballing generation.
looking  at their rivalry and our goals projection model tips Ronaldo to narrowly claim another Pichichi award.
Messi and Barcelona open the defence of their La Liga title at Athletic Bilbao, while Ronaldo and Real Madrid visit newly promoted Sporting Gijon.

On the opening day of last season, Messi scored twice and Ronaldo scored once.