5 reasons why Real Madrid are now bigger than Barcelona

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

The best ever

There are many arguments to suggest that Cristano Ronaldo is not better than Lionel Messi, and many of those arguments are plausible. However, the Ballon d’Or results show that currently, Ronaldo is the best player in the world. After winning the Euro 2016, Champions League, and the La Liga title, it seems obvious that Ronaldo will pick up the award once again.

Messi stole the headlines in the game between the two sides near the end of the season, but Ronaldo does not stop scoring, and he always produces in the big games, contrary to popular belief. He has undoubtedly been the best player in the world this past season.

What has been special this season is that Ronaldo has adapted his game under the tutelage of Zidane and has become a brilliant player in the box.

There are rumours circulating that Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid, but nothing has been confirmed. However, as long as Madrid have Ronaldo and he holds the Ballon d’Or, it will always be a reason why Real are now bigger than Barcelona, and Cristiano better than Messi.