Messi vs Ronaldo hat-tricks are one of the clearest signs of how far Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo pushed football’s scoring standards. Scoring three goals in one match is a career highlight for most players. For Messi and Ronaldo, it became a recurring part of greatness.
Together, they have scored 127 career hat-tricks. Ronaldo leads the total count with 66 hat-tricks, while Messi has 61. The gap is small, especially when game frequency is considered. Messi scores a hat-trick every 19.0 games, while Ronaldo scores one every 20.1 games.
That difference tells the story of the category. Ronaldo has scored more hat-tricks overall. Messi has scored them slightly more frequently. Ronaldo leads in total club and league hat-tricks. Messi has the better rate in all-time career frequency, Champions League frequency, other club cups and international hat-tricks.
Their hat-tricks also show their different scoring identities. Ronaldo’s trebles often highlight power, penalties, weak-foot finishing and heading. Messi’s often highlight dribbling, left-foot precision, free kicks, close control and playmaking intelligence.
All-Time Career Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo leads the all-time career hat-trick count by 66 to 61. That gives him a five-hat-trick advantage over Messi.
However, Messi has played fewer matches, which makes the frequency comparison important. Messi scores a hat-trick every 19.0 games. Ronaldo scores a hat-trick every 20.1 games. That means Messi has been slightly more efficient in producing hat-tricks across his career.
Ronaldo’s total is still extraordinary. His 66 hat-tricks came across Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr and Portugal. He has scored trebles in domestic leagues, the Champions League, World Cup qualifiers, European qualifiers, the World Cup, the Nations League and other major competitions.
Messi’s 61 hat-tricks came for Barcelona, Inter Miami and Argentina. His list includes La Liga classics, Champions League masterclasses, World Cup qualifiers, Copa America moments, MLS performances and international friendlies.
The all-time total gives Ronaldo the edge. The scoring frequency keeps Messi extremely close.
Club Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo leads in all-time club hat-tricks with 56, while Messi has 50.
This category reflects Ronaldo’s explosive scoring runs at Real Madrid and his continued hat-trick production after leaving Spain. His Real Madrid years were especially dominant, with repeated La Liga and Champions League trebles. He later added hat-tricks for Juventus, Manchester United in his second spell, and Al Nassr.
Messi’s club hat-tricks are heavily linked to Barcelona. He scored 48 hat-tricks for Barcelona alone, making him the club’s greatest treble scorer. He later added hat-tricks for Inter Miami, extending his record beyond European football.
The frequency is close. Messi scores a club hat-trick every 19.1 games, while Ronaldo scores one every 19.6 games. Ronaldo leads the total, but Messi has the slightly better club frequency.
This makes the club comparison very tight. Ronaldo has more club hat-tricks. Messi has reached them at a marginally faster rate.
League Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo leads in league hat-tricks by 45 to 38.
This is one of Ronaldo’s strongest categories. His league hat-trick record was built mainly in La Liga with Real Madrid, where he regularly scored three or more goals against Spanish opponents. He also added league hat-tricks in the Premier League, Serie A and Saudi Pro League.
Messi’s 38 league hat-tricks came largely in La Liga with Barcelona, plus later MLS contributions. His league trebles often came through open-play combinations, free kicks, penalties and close-range finishing.
The frequency is almost even. Ronaldo scores a league hat-trick every 16.8 games, while Messi scores one every 17.0 games. Ronaldo leads by total and by a tiny efficiency margin.
In league football, Ronaldo has the edge. The numbers show that he produced more league hat-tricks and did so slightly more often.
Champions League Hat-Tricks
Messi and Ronaldo are level in Champions League hat-tricks, with 8 each.
This is one of the most iconic shared records in the rivalry. Both players repeatedly produced treble performances in Europe’s biggest club competition.
Messi’s Champions League hat-tricks include famous performances against Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Ajax, APOEL, Celtic, Manchester City and PSV. His five-goal display against Bayer Leverkusen in 2012 remains one of the greatest individual Champions League performances.
Ronaldo’s Champions League hat-tricks include major nights against Ajax, Galatasaray, Shakhtar Donetsk, Malmö, Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid and Juventus. Several of his trebles came in knockout matches, strengthening his reputation as a Champions League rescue act.
The frequency gives Messi the edge. Messi scores a Champions League hat-trick every 20.9 games, while Ronaldo scores one every 24.1 games.
The total is tied. Messi has the better rate. Ronaldo has the stronger knockout-stage mythology.
Other Club Cup Hat-Tricks
Messi leads in other club cup hat-tricks by 4 to 3.
Messi’s other club cup hat-tricks include performances in competitions such as the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España. These matches show that his treble record was not limited to league play and the Champions League.
Ronaldo has 3 other club cup hat-tricks, including cup and international club competition performances. His record in this category is strong, but Messi has both the higher total and the better rate.
Messi scores a hat-trick in other club cups every 37.3 games. Ronaldo scores one every 52.0 games.
This category favours Messi.
International Hat-Tricks
Messi leads international hat-tricks by 11 to 10.
This is an important category because both players have been the main attacking figures for their national teams. Messi’s 11 international hat-tricks came for Argentina. Ronaldo’s 10 came for Portugal.
Messi scores an international hat-trick every 18.2 games. Ronaldo scores one every 22.8 games. That gives Messi the advantage in both total and frequency.
Messi’s international hat-tricks include trebles against Brazil, Switzerland, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, Bolivia, Estonia, Curaçao and others. His hat-trick against Ecuador in 2017 was especially important because it helped Argentina qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Ronaldo’s international hat-tricks include major performances against Sweden, Spain, Lithuania, Switzerland, Luxembourg and other opponents. His hat-trick against Sweden in the 2014 World Cup qualifying play-off remains one of his most famous Portugal performances. His 2018 World Cup hat-trick against Spain is one of the greatest moments of his international career.
In international hat-tricks, Messi has the numerical edge. Ronaldo has some of the most dramatic moments.
Four and Five-Goal Games
Ronaldo leads in matches with more than three goals.
Messi has scored more than three goals in a game 8 times. He has scored 4 goals in a match 6 times and 5 goals in a match twice.
Messi’s four-goal games came against Arsenal, Valencia, Espanyol, Osasuna and Eibar. His five-goal games came against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in 2012 and Estonia in an international friendly in 2022.
Ronaldo has scored more than three goals in a game 11 times. He has scored 4 goals in a match 9 times and 5 goals in a match twice.
Ronaldo’s four-goal games came against Racing Santander, Sevilla, Elche, Malmö, Celta Vigo, Andorra, Girona, Lithuania and Al-Wehda. His five-goal games came against Granada and Espanyol in La Liga.
This category favours Ronaldo. He has produced more four-goal games and more matches with at least four goals.
Hat-Tricks With Penalties
Penalties are a major part of the hat-trick comparison.
Of Messi’s 61 career hat-tricks, 14 included at least one penalty. That means 23.0% of his hat-tricks included a penalty.
Of Ronaldo’s 66 career hat-tricks, 29 included at least one penalty. That means 43.9% of his hat-tricks included a penalty.
This does not reduce Ronaldo’s achievement, because penalties still require composure and execution. But it does show a clear difference in how their hat-tricks were built. Ronaldo’s trebles have relied on penalties more often than Messi’s.
Messi has 47 hat-tricks without a penalty goal. Ronaldo has 37 hat-tricks without a penalty goal.
That gives Messi the stronger non-penalty hat-trick profile.
Perfect Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo dominates the perfect hat-trick category.
A perfect hat-trick includes one right-footed goal, one left-footed goal and one headed goal. Ronaldo has scored 10 perfect hat-tricks. This is one of the clearest signs of his scoring variety.
Ronaldo’s ability to score with either foot and with his head made him a complete penalty-box finisher. His perfect hat-tricks show his balance as a scorer. He can finish low, strike powerfully, attack crosses and score from different angles.
Messi has no perfect hat-tricks. This is mainly because headed goals have never been a major part of his game. Messi has scored headers in his career, including important ones, but he is not an aerial scorer in the way Ronaldo is.
In perfect hat-tricks, Ronaldo is far ahead.
Weak-Foot Goals in Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo also leads in hat-tricks that include a weak-foot goal.
Ronaldo has included a weak-foot goal in 34 of his 66 hat-tricks, which equals 51.5%. Messi has included a weak-foot goal in 25 of his 61 hat-tricks, which equals 41.0%.
This category again reflects Ronaldo’s scoring variety. His left foot has produced many important goals, even though his right foot is his dominant weapon.
Messi’s weak-foot record is also impressive. He even scored a weak-foot hat-trick against APOEL in the Champions League in 2014, scoring three right-footed goals. That is a rare achievement for a player so strongly associated with his left foot.
Ronaldo has the broader weak-foot hat-trick profile. Messi has one of the most unusual weak-foot hat-trick achievements.
Headed Goals in Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo’s aerial advantage appears clearly in the hat-trick data.
Ronaldo has scored a headed goal in 30 of his 66 hat-tricks, which equals 45.5%. Messi has scored a headed goal in only 3 of his 61 hat-tricks, which equals 4.9%.
This is one of the biggest differences between them. Ronaldo’s height, leap, timing and power made heading a major part of his scoring profile. Messi’s game has always been built more around close control, dribbling, passing and left-footed finishing.
Headed goals are a key reason Ronaldo has more perfect hat-tricks. They also explain why many of his trebles feel more physically varied.
In headed-goal hat-tricks, Ronaldo wins by a wide margin.
Free-Kick Goals in Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo leads in hat-tricks that include a free-kick goal, but Messi has one of the most unique set-piece trebles.
Ronaldo has scored a free-kick goal in 14 of his 66 hat-tricks, which equals 21.2%. Messi has scored a free-kick goal in 8 of his 61 hat-tricks, which equals 13.1%.
Ronaldo’s early-career free-kick strength helped him build several set-piece-influenced hat-tricks. His knuckleball technique made him dangerous from long distance.
Messi’s free-kick influence grew later. His most unique example came against Celta Vigo in 2019, when he scored a dead-ball hat-trick consisting of one penalty and two direct free kicks.
Ronaldo leads in free-kick-included hat-tricks. Messi has the more unusual dead-ball hat-trick.
Outside-the-Box Goals in Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo has a slight edge in hat-tricks that include an open-play goal from outside the box.
Messi has scored an outside-the-box open-play goal in 15 of his 61 hat-tricks, which equals 24.6%. Ronaldo has done so in 19 of his 66 hat-tricks, which equals 28.8%.
This category reflects both players’ ability to score from range. Messi often scores from outside the box through placement, curl and quick release. Ronaldo often scores through power, clean striking and long-distance shooting.
In 2024, Ronaldo became the first of the two to score a hat-trick from outside the box, with two free kicks and one open-play strike against Abha in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo has the slight advantage in this category.
Hat-Tricks Without Penalties
Messi leads clearly in hat-tricks without penalties.
Messi has 47 hat-tricks without a penalty goal, representing 77.0% of his total hat-tricks. Ronaldo has 37 hat-tricks without a penalty goal, representing 56.1% of his total hat-tricks.
This is a meaningful difference. It shows that Messi’s hat-tricks more often came entirely from open play or non-penalty set pieces. Ronaldo has scored many brilliant non-penalty hat-tricks, but penalties appear in a much higher share of his total.
For fans who value non-penalty scoring more heavily, this category strengthens Messi’s case.
Home and Away Hat-Tricks
Both players scored most of their hat-tricks at home.
Messi has 38 home hat-tricks, 20 away hat-tricks and 2 neutral-venue hat-tricks. That means 62.3% of his hat-tricks came at home and 32.8% came away.
Ronaldo has 42 home hat-tricks, 23 away hat-tricks and 1 neutral-venue hat-trick. That means 63.6% of his hat-tricks came at home and 34.8% came away.
The distribution is very similar. Ronaldo has slightly more away hat-tricks by total and percentage, while Messi has more neutral-venue hat-tricks.
This category is close and does not create a major separation between them.
Notable Messi Hat-Tricks
Messi’s first career hat-trick came in El Clasico against Real Madrid in 2007. He was only 19, yet he scored three times in a 3-3 draw. That match became an early sign of what he would become.
His Champions League hat-trick against Arsenal in 2010 was another major moment. Messi scored four goals that night, producing one of his first great European knockout performances.
In 2012, he scored five goals against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. That performance made him the first player to score five in a Champions League match.
His 2017 hat-trick against Ecuador for Argentina was also historic. Argentina needed a result to secure World Cup qualification, and Messi delivered under huge pressure.
His 2019 hat-trick against Celta Vigo was unique because it included one penalty and two direct free kicks. It showed his set-piece mastery late in his Barcelona career.
Messi’s hat-tricks often stand out for control, timing and technical precision.
Notable Ronaldo Hat-Tricks
Ronaldo’s hat-trick list includes some of the most dramatic performances of the modern era.
His 2013 hat-trick against Sweden in the World Cup qualifying play-off is one of his greatest Portugal performances. With Portugal’s place at the 2014 World Cup under pressure, Ronaldo scored three times and carried his country through.
His 2018 World Cup hat-trick against Spain remains one of his defining international moments. The late free kick to complete the treble made it one of the most memorable World Cup group-stage performances.
In the Champions League, Ronaldo produced several legendary hat-tricks. His 2016 treble against Wolfsburg rescued Real Madrid in a quarter-final comeback. His 2017 hat-tricks against Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid underlined his knockout dominance.
His 2019 hat-trick for Juventus against Atlético Madrid was another major comeback performance. Juventus were 2-0 down from the first leg, and Ronaldo scored all three goals in the return match.
Ronaldo’s hat-tricks often stand out for power, pressure and rescue missions.
Messi’s Hat-Trick Strengths
Messi’s hat-trick strengths are efficiency, non-penalty scoring and technical variety.
He scores hat-tricks slightly more frequently than Ronaldo overall. He also has more international hat-tricks, a better Champions League hat-trick frequency and more hat-tricks without penalties.
Messi’s hat-tricks often include dribbled goals, placed finishes, free kicks and combinations with teammates. He does not rely heavily on headed goals or penalties. His trebles usually reflect his all-round attacking role.
Another strength is his ability to produce hat-tricks as a substitute. Messi has done it twice: against Panama in Copa America and against New England in MLS. That is a rare achievement because substitute appearances give players less time to score three goals.
Messi’s hat-trick record shows a player who can dominate matches through precision and intelligence.
Complete List of Messi Hat-tricks
| Date | H/A | Team | Opponent | Score | Competition | Goals | Pens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2025 | A | Inter Miami | Nashville SC | 5-2 | MLS | 3 | 1 |
| 19/10/2024 | H | Inter Miami | New England | 6-2 | MLS | 3 | 0 |
| 15/10/2024 | H | Argentina | Bolivia | 6-0 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 0 |
| 28/03/2023 | H | Argentina | Curacao | 7-0 | Friendly | 3 | 0 |
| 05/06/2022 | N | Argentina | Estonia | 5-0 | Friendly | 5 | 1 |
| 10/09/2021 | H | Argentina | Bolivia | 3-0 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 0 |
| 22/02/2020 | H | Barcelona | Eibar | 5-0 | La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 07/12/2019 | H | Barcelona | Mallorca | 5-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 9/11/2019 | H | Barcelona | Celta Vigo | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 17/03/2019 | A | Barcelona | Real Betis | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 23/02/2019 | A | Barcelona | Sevilla | 4-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 16/12/2018 | A | Barcelona | Levante | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 18/09/2018 | H | Barcelona | PSV | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 30/05/2018 | H | Argentina | Haiti | 4-0 | Friendly | 3 | 1 |
| 29/04/2018 | A | Barcelona | Deportivo La Coruna | 4-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 07/04/2018 | H | Barcelona | Leganes | 3-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 11/10/2017 | A | Argentina | Ecuador | 3-1 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 0 |
| 19/09/2017 | H | Barcelona | Eibar | 6-1 | La Liga | 4 | 1 |
| 09/09/2017 | H | Barcelona | Espanyol | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 19/10/2016 | H | Barcelona | Manchester City | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 13/09/2016 | H | Barcelona | Celtic | 7-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 11/06/2016 | N | Argentina | Panama | 5-0 | Copa America | 3 | 0 |
| 03/03/2016 | A | Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 03/02/2016 | H | Barcelona | Valencia | 7-0 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 |
| 09/01/2016 | H | Barcelona | Granada | 4-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 08/03/2015 | H | Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano | 6-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 15/02/2015 | H | Barcelona | Levante | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 18/01/2015 | A | Barcelona | Deportivo La Coruna | 4-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 07/12/2014 | H | Barcelona | Espanyol | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 25/11/2014 | A | Barcelona | APOEL | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 22/11/2014 | H | Barcelona | Sevilla | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 23/03/2014 | A | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 4-3 | La Liga | 3 | 2 |
| 16/03/2014 | H | Barcelona | Osasuna | 7-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 18/09/2013 | H | Barcelona | Ajax | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 01/09/2013 | A | Barcelona | Valencia | 3-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 15/06/2013 | A | Argentina | Guatemala | 4-0 | Friendly | 3 | 1 |
| 27/01/2013 | H | Barcelona | Osasuna | 5-1 | La Liga | 4 | 1 |
| 20/10/2012 | A | Barcelona | Deportivo La Coruna | 5-4 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 09/06/2012 | H | Argentina | Brazil | 4-3 | Friendly | 3 | 0 |
| 05/05/2012 | H | Barcelona | Espanyol | 4-0 | La Liga | 4 | 2 |
| 02/05/2012 | H | Barcelona | Malaga | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 2 |
| 20/03/2012 | H | Barcelona | Granada | 5-3 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 07/03/2012 | H | Barcelona | Bayer Leverkusen | 7-1 | Champions League | 5 | 0 |
| 29/02/2012 | A | Argentina | Switzerland | 3-1 | Friendly | 3 | 1 |
| 19/02/2012 | H | Barcelona | Valencia | 5-1 | La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 22/01/2012 | A | Barcelona | Malaga | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 01/11/2011 | A | Barcelona | Viktoria Plzen | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 1 |
| 29/10/2011 | H | Barcelona | Mallorca | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 24/09/2011 | H | Barcelona | Atletico Madrid | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 17/09/2011 | H | Barcelona | Osasuna | 8-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 05/02/2011 | H | Barcelona | Atletico Madrid | 3-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 12/01/2011 | H | Barcelona | Real Betis | 5-0 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 |
| 20/11/2010 | A | Barcelona | Almeria | 8-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 21/08/2010 | H | Barcelona | Sevilla | 4-0 | Supercopa de Espana | 3 | 0 |
| 06/04/2010 | H | Barcelona | Arsenal | 4-1 | Champions League | 4 | 0 |
| 21/03/2010 | A | Barcelona | Real Zaragoza | 4-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 14/03/2010 | H | Barcelona | Valencia | 3-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 10/01/2010 | A | Barcelona | Tenerife | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 06/01/2009 | A | Barcelona | Atletico Madrid | 3-1 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 1 |
| 10/03/2007 | H | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 3-3 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
Ronaldo’s Hat-Trick Strengths
Ronaldo’s hat-trick strengths are total volume, scoring variety and physical completeness.
He has more career hat-tricks, more club hat-tricks, more league hat-tricks and more four-goal games. He also has 10 perfect hat-tricks, far more hat-tricks with headed goals and more hat-tricks that include weak-foot goals.
Ronaldo’s record shows why he is one of the most complete scorers in football history. He can score with his right foot, left foot, head, from penalties, free kicks, long range and close range.
His Champions League knockout hat-tricks are another major strength. Few players have produced more decisive treble performances in Europe’s biggest competition.
Ronaldo’s hat-trick record shows a player built to finish attacks from every possible route.
Messi vs Ronaldo Hat-Trick Verdict
Messi vs Ronaldo hat-tricks produce a close but fascinating comparison.
Ronaldo leads the total count with 66 hat-tricks compared with Messi’s 61. He also leads in club hat-tricks, league hat-tricks, four-goal games, perfect hat-tricks, headed-goal hat-tricks and hat-tricks with weak-foot goals.
Messi leads in frequency, scoring a hat-trick every 19.0 games compared with Ronaldo’s 20.1. He also leads in international hat-tricks, other club cup hat-tricks, Champions League hat-trick frequency and non-penalty hat-tricks.
The final verdict depends on what matters most. If the focus is total count, scoring variety and physical completeness, Ronaldo has the stronger hat-trick case. If the focus is efficiency, non-penalty output and all-round technical scoring, Messi has the stronger rate-based case.
Overall, Ronaldo edges the hat-trick debate by total volume and scoring variety, while Messi remains ahead by frequency and non-penalty purity.
Complete List of Ronaldo Hat-tricks
| Date | H/A | Team | Opponent | Score | Competition | Goals | Pens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2024 | H | Al-Nassr | Al-Wehda | 6-0 | Saudi Pro League | 3 | 0 |
| 02/04/2024 | A | Al-Nassr | Abha | 8-0 | Saudi Pro League | 3 | 0 |
| 30/03/2024 | H | Al-Nassr | Al Taee | 5-1 | Saudi Pro League | 3 | 0 |
| 25/08/2023 | A | Al-Nassr | Al-Fateh | 5-0 | Saudi Pro League | 3 | 0 |
| 25/02/2023 | A | Al-Nassr | Damac | 3-0 | Saudi Pro League | 3 | 1 |
| 09/02/2023 | A | Al-Nassr | Al-Wehda | 4-0 | Saudi Pro League | 4 | 1 |
| 16/04/2022 | H | Manchester United | Norwich City | 3-2 | Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| 12/03/2022 | H | Manchester United | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-2 | Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| 12/10/2021 | H | Portugal | Luxembourg | 5-0 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 2 |
| 14/03/2021 | A | Juventus | Cagliari | 3-1 | Serie A | 3 | 1 |
| 06/01/2020 | H | Juventus | Cagliari | 4-0 | Serie A | 3 | 1 |
| 14/11/2019 | H | Portugal | Lithuania | 6-0 | Euros Qualifier | 3 | 1 |
| 10/09/2019 | A | Portugal | Lithuania | 5-1 | Euros Qualifier | 4 | 1 |
| 05/06/2019 | H | Portugal | Switzerland | 3-1 | UEFA Nationa League | 3 | 0 |
| 12/03/2019 | H | Juventus | Atletico Madrid | 3-0 | Champions League | 3 | 1 |
| 15/06/2018 | N | Portugal | Spain | 3-3 | World Cup | 3 | 1 |
| 18/03/2018 | H | Real Madrid | Girona | 6-3 | La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 10/02/2018 | H | Real Madrid | Real Sociedad | 5-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 31/08/2017 | H | Portugal | Faroe Islands | 5-1 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 1 |
| 02/05/2017 | H | Real Madrid | Atletico Madrid | 3-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 18/04/2017 | H | Real Madrid | Bayern Munich | 4-2 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 18/12/2016 | H | Real Madrid | Kashima Antlers | 4-2 | Club World Cup | 3 | 1 |
| 19/11/2016 | A | Real Madrid | Atletico Madrid | 3-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 29/10/2016 | A | Real Madrid | Alaves | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 07/10/2016 | H | Portugal | Andorra | 6-0 | World Cup Qualifier | 4 | 0 |
| 12/04/2016 | H | Real Madrid | Wolfsburg | 3-0 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 05/03/2016 | H | Real Madrid | Celta Vigo | 7-1 | La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 31/01/2016 | H | Real Madrid | Espanyol | 6-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 08/12/2015 | H | Real Madrid | Malmo | 8-0 | Champions League | 4 | 0 |
| 15/09/2015 | H | Real Madrid | Shakhtar Donetsk | 4-0 | Champions League | 3 | 2 |
| 12/09/2015 | A | Real Madrid | Espanyol | 6-0 | La Liga | 5 | 1 |
| 13/06/2015 | A | Portugal | Armenia | 3-2 | Euros Qualifier | 3 | 1 |
| 23/05/2015 | H | Real Madrid | Getafe | 7-3 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 17/05/2015 | A | Real Madrid | Espanyol | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 02/05/2015 | A | Real Madrid | Sevilla | 3-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 05/04/2015 | H | Real Madrid | Granada | 9-1 | La Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 06/12/2014 | H | Real Madrid | Celta Vigo | 3-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 05/10/2014 | H | Real Madrid | Athletic Bilbao | 5-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 23/09/2014 | H | Real Madrid | Elche | 5-1 | La Liga | 4 | 2 |
| 20/09/2014 | A | Real Madrid | Deportivo La Coruna | 8-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 19/11/2013 | A | Portugal | Sweden | 3-2 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 0 |
| 09/11/2013 | H | Real Madrid | Real Sociedad | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 30/10/2013 | H | Real Madrid | Sevilla | 7-3 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 17/09/2013 | A | Real Madrid | Galatasaray | 6-1 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 06/09/2013 | A | Portugal | Northern Ireland | 4-2 | World Cup Qualifier | 3 | 0 |
| 09/02/2013 | H | Real Madrid | Sevilla | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 27/01/2013 | H | Real Madrid | Getafe | 4-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 09/01/2013 | H | Real Madrid | Celta Vigo | 4-0 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 |
| 03/10/2012 | A | Real Madrid | Ajax | 4-1 | Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 30/09/2012 | H | Real Madrid | Deportivo La Coruna | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 2 |
| 11/04/2012 | A | Real Madrid | Atletico Madrid | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 12/02/2012 | H | Real Madrid | Levante | 4-2 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 17/12/2011 | A | Real Madrid | Sevilla | 6-2 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 06/11/2011 | H | Real Madrid | Osasuna | 7-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 22/10/2011 | A | Real Madrid | Malaga | 4-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 24/09/2011 | H | Real Madrid | Rayo Vallecano | 6-2 | La Liga | 3 | 2 |
| 28/08/2011 | A | Real Madrid | Real Zaragoza | 6-0 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 10/05/2011 | H | Real Madrid | Getafe | 4-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 07/05/2011 | A | Real Madrid | Sevilla | 6-2 | La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 03/03/2011 | H | Real Madrid | Malaga | 7-0 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 09/01/2011 | H | Real Madrid | Villarreal | 4-2 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 22/12/2010 | H | Real Madrid | Levante | 8-0 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 |
| 20/11/2010 | H | Real Madrid | Athletic Bilbao | 5-1 | La Liga | 3 | 1 |
| 23/10/2010 | H | Real Madrid | Racing Santander | 6-1 | La Liga | 4 | 1 |
| 05/05/2010 | A | Real Madrid | Mallorca | 4-1 | La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 12/01/2008 | H | Manchester United | Newcastle United | 6-0 | Premier League | 3 | 0 |
Conclusion
Messi vs Ronaldo hat-tricks show two different versions of scoring greatness. Ronaldo’s record is built on volume, power, variety and physical dominance. Messi’s record is built on efficiency, precision, control and technical brilliance.
Ronaldo has more hat-tricks overall, more league hat-tricks and more perfect hat-tricks. Messi scores hat-tricks slightly more often, has more international hat-tricks and has produced more hat-tricks without penalty goals.
Together, they made hat-tricks feel normal in an era when most players would dream of scoring just one. Their 127 combined trebles show how far they stood above the rest of world football.
In the full comparison, Ronaldo leads the hat-trick count, but Messi keeps the debate close through superior frequency and cleaner non-penalty numbers. Like the wider Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry, the hat-trick debate depends on whether fans value total volume or all-round efficiency more.
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