Kai Havertz has drawn level with Lionel Messi for goals scored in UEFA Champions League finals, although Cristiano Ronaldo still boasts better numbers. Arsenal took the lead against Paris Saint-Germain thanks to a Kai Havertz goal in the opening minutes of the match. In doing so, the German striker matched Lionel Messi’s tally of goals in UEFA Champions League finals, though Cristiano Ronaldo remains ahead.
Havertz’s goal against PSG on Saturday was his second in a Champions League final. His first came while playing for Chelsea, when he scored the winner in the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the 2021 final.
Messi, meanwhile, also scored two goals in Champions League finals, both for Barcelona. In 2009, he headed home one of the goals in a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Rome. Two years later, again against the Red Devils and this time at Wembley, he found the net in a 3-1 victory.
It is worth noting that despite winning four Champions League titles during his career, the Argentine forward played in only three finals. In addition to the two mentioned above, he featured in the 2015 final, when Barcelona defeated Juventus. His other Champions League title came in 2006, when the Spanish side beat Arsenal. On that occasion, Messi was unable to play because of a hamstring injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals in Champions League finals
As the all-time leading scorer in UEFA Champions League history, it is no surprise that Cristiano Ronaldo also produced impressive numbers in finals. The Portuguese star played in six Champions League finals between Manchester United and Real Madrid, scoring four goals.
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