The Rest Is Football Quiz: Champions League Top Goalscorers
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Dec 19, 2025 In a thrilling quiz, the hosts dive into the Champions League's top goalscorers. Alan names Cristiano Ronaldo as the all-time leader, while Messi takes second place. Surprising inclusions shake things up, with players like Haaland and Müller making the list. The discussion heats up with near-misses, including Thierry Henry and Ibrahimović, who fall outside the top ten. A scoring error leads to a sudden-death round, resulting in a fast-paced naming spree of top players. Tune in for trivia, rants, and plenty of surprises!
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Ronaldo And Messi's Dominance
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominate Champions League scoring with Ronaldo first and Messi second.
- Gary highlights their contrasting skills and relentless mentality that powered their goal tallies.
Benzema's Role Shift Boosted Goals
- Karim Benzema ranks high in Champions League scoring due to intelligent team play and late-career scoring surge.
- Gary notes Benzema scored more after Cristiano Ronaldo left, showing role change boosted his goals.
Raúl's Consistent Goal Timing
- Micah names Raúl and recalls his consistency and timing of runs as a hallmark of his Real Madrid career.
- Gary and Micah praise Raúl's positioning and cute finishes that made him a club hero.