Real Madrid's legendary goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has once again expressed his point of view on the question that has divided Catalan and Madrid fans into two camps over the years. In his opinion, in a particular pair, the dominant position is clear - Cristiano Ronaldo. He spoke about this in an interview with journalists, stating that "I played on the same team as Cristiano, so he is the best in this match, there can be no other question," Defens Central reported.
Casillas's opinion might seem unexpected at first glance - after all, he won titles alongside Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabeu for many years and created a unique era in the Champions League. Therefore, personal experience, joint work, and memories of the big finals also play a role in the legendary kiper's choice.
At the same time, the second hero of the match - Lionel Messi - is a person who left an indelible mark on the history of football. He won the Ballon d'Or eight times, crowned with the national team in Doha in 2022. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, the author of many European and world records, and stands out for his scoring on the international stage. In the Champions League, the Portuguese won the championship five times, and the Argentinian four times - this once again shows the level of competition.
The duels of the two stars during the "El Clasico" years, their stories at European evenings, and their clashes with national teams determined the attitude of an entire generation towards football. Therefore, each specialist answers the question "who is stronger?" based on what they have seen and felt. For Casillas, this answer is clear - he chooses Ronaldo. Because he worked with the Portuguese player, observing his enthusiasm in training, intensity in the game, and thirst for results day by day.
Meanwhile, Messi's supporters also cite the Argentinian's ability to elevate football to the level of "art," his speed of decision-making in game situations, and his combinational thinking. Such evidence also shows that the answer depends not on the absolute but on the context - whoever values dribbling and creativity chooses Messi; whoever prioritizes results, goal streaks, and "decisive moments" in major competitions chooses Ronaldo.
It should also be remembered that this attitude is not an individual statement, but the next page of the debate that the entire generation has been continuing. Ronaldo, who turned 40 today, is still playing at a high level, while 38-year-old Messi maintains leadership in his team - this competition still leaves football fans unstable.
The conclusion is this: Based on his personal experience, Casillas placed Ronaldo first. But, as he said, the conviction that "there can be no other question" is more a manifestation of personal conviction. In practice, football history is written with the names of both stars, and whichever way to turn these pages is left to each fan's taste.
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