Few debates in soccer ignite as much passion as the Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi comparison, and analyzing the finals they’ve lost offers a unique lens on their resilience and careers. Few debates in soccer history spark as much passion as the comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo fell in his third consecutive final with Al Nassr, prompting fans to wonder how many finals Lionel Messi has lost in a row during his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs, though Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli in a penalty shootout in the Saudi Super Cup final