Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo late this week jokingly advised a current member of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad to try his hand at scoring goals.The player in question? Thibaut Courtois.Ronaldo

Former Madrid forward Ronaldo added that Vinicius was a more deserving candidate than Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who took home the award, due to him having scored in a Champions League final.

Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.