Juventus have been on fire yet again this campaign, recording 53 points out of a possible 57 as Serie A reached the halfway stage of the season.
Ronaldo’s tally for the Italian giants stands at 15 goals in 24 competitive games, which his some way off his strike rate of 1.02 goals a game at Real Madrid.
Ronaldo's 49 goals in a year is his worst tally since he scored 48 in 2010 (Image: GETTY)
Ronaldo’s performances have gradually improved across the season which is good news for Massimiliano Allegri’s side who face Atletico Madrid in a crunch Champions League clash in February.
Last month Ronaldo told Messi to follow him in joining a Serie A side.
“Messi? Maybe it’s him who misses me,” Ronaldo explained to Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I’ve played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and for my national team, while he’s still in Spain.
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Ronaldo has challenged his former rival Lionel Messi, suggesting he should transfer to Italy (Image: GETTY)
I’d like him to come to Italy one day
Cristiano Ronaldo on Lionel Messi
“Maybe he needs me more?
“I’d like him to come to Italy one day."
Both Barcelona and Juventus sit at the summit of their respective leagues as January approaches.
Messi and co. will soon have to turn their attention to Lyon in the Champions League as they attempt to end Real Madrid's run after three successive titles.