5 reasons why the 2019 Ballon d'Or is already in the bag for Cristiano Ronaldo

#2 Real's utter dominance

Champions League is Real Madrid's competition.

A while ago, the Champions League crown had never been defended successfully by the holders, let alone being won three consecutive times by any team.

Real Madrid have a clear shot at lifting the trophy for three consecutive times after they managed to fend-off Juventus in the last eight, despite losing 1-3 at home. On the way to the semis, they beat top teams like Dortmund, PSG and Juventus.

However, they will now face top teams like Liverpool and Bayern who have been a delight to watch in the competition so far.

No matter what comes ahead, Ronaldo has yet another opportunity on the big-stage to showcase his extraordinary abilities and take the dream of Ballon d'Or away from any possible contender.