Ronaldo, Messi Missing as UEFA Releases Names of Top Champions League Scorers

• Robert Lewandowski has scored 12 goals this season in the Champions League and he is the leading scorer
• The duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not on the list of the top scorers in Europe this season
• Karim Benzema who recently scored hat-trick against Chelsea has now recorded 11 goals this term for Real Madrid

UEFA chiefs have released the names of the top scorers so far this season in the Champions League with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi missing on the list.

These two players have been amongst the stars to watch in the Champions League in the last 10 seasons due to their brilliant performances for their clubs.

However, things have not gone the way of Ronaldo and Lionel Messi this season as none of them would get the golden prize for the highest goalscorer.

Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both crashed out of the Champions League this season and these two players would have to watch the final on television.

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Manchester United were sent out of the Champions League in the round of 16 by Atletico Madrid, while Lionel Messi and his teammates at Paris Saint-Germain lost against Real Madrid.

According to the confirmation by UEFA on Twitter, Robert Lewandowski is the leading scorer with 12 goals this season.

See the Champions League top scorers below

1. Robert Lewandowski with 12 goals

2. Sebastien Haller with 11 goals

3. Karim Benzema with 11 goals

4. Mohamed Salah with 8 goals

5. Christopher Nkunku with 7 goals

Benzema distances himself from Cristiano Ronaldo with his comments after Chelsea hat trick

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema revealed he does not have the same ambition as Cristiano Ronaldo despite being one of the most respected strikers in world football.

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The 34-year-old equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of hat tricks scored in the UEFA Champions League when he scored all three goals for Real Madrid in their 3-1 victory against Chelsea.

Benzema insists he doesn't play football to be the best in the world after being described as Europe's leading striker for his heroics against the Blues.

The French striker's comments go contrary to what his former Real Madrid teammate, Ronaldo had suggested in 2018 when he revealed he plans on being the best player in the world.