How close was Messi to Ronaldo's UEFA Champions League scoring record?

Lionel Messi's time in Europe was indeed remarkable, and his recent move to the MLS with Inter Miami has generated a lot of excitement. In just a month since his arrival, Messi has impressed the world with his outstanding performances. His impact has been so significant that even people who weren't previously fans of soccer have become interested in the sport due to his presence in the United States.

During his time with The Herons, Messi has already won one title in just 10 matches, scoring 11 goals. Despite being relatively new to Major League Soccer, Messi's contributions have been substantial. The Inter Miami team, managed by Gerardo Martino, recovered from a streak of 11 matches without a loss that was broken by their victory against NY Red Bulls. Their objective is clear: Inter Miami wants to secure a spot in the playoffs and strive to at least reach the wildcard round of the Eastern Conference.

While Lionel Messi has achieved greatness throughout his career, there's one record that eluded him in Europe.

What record did Messi miss out on?

It's worth noting that Lionel Messi is the second-highest goal scorer in UEFA Champions League history with 129 goals. However, the top position is held by Cristiano Ronaldo with 140 goals. This means that Messi fell short by 11 goals to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record in one of the most prestigious soccer tournaments. It's undoubtedly been a privilege to witness the achievements of both of these legendary players.