Messi vs. Ronaldo: CR7 Scores 5 Goals To Pass Raul As Real Madrid’s Leading Scorer, Messi Beats Atletico Madrid [VIDEO]

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a reminder to all of football on Saturday: he’s pretty good at this soccer ball thing too.

Can you SAY FIVE GOALS!!! @Cristiano CAN! 0-6 @realmadrid. #LaLiga https://t.co/LEExbq5BPQ

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 12, 2015

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner opened his 2015 account in emphatic fashion in Barcelona. A 6-0 victory over Espanyol saw Ronaldo best Pau Lopez on five different occasions. Even Karim Benzema’s goal -- the only to not belong to CR7 -- was assisted by his Portuguese counterpart.

It was a historic performance in more than one regard.

Not to be outdone, Lionel Messi provided magic of his own. The Argentine was subbed on in a pivotal match against Atletico Madrid.

It took him 17 minutes to find the match-winner.

.@Atleti fail to clear and eventually @LuisSuarez9 and @TeamMessi make them pay. 1-2. #LaLiga https://t.co/CV2Adk1ml0

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 12, 2015

The goal -- crucial as it was -- is still the only of his 2015 campaign. For those who know not to enjoy the talismanic talents of both Messi and Ronaldo, that puts Ronaldo four goals ahead in the race for the Golden Boot.

For those who simply love football, it was a romantic finish to a Saturday night.

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