The forward has been in sparkling form this season and scored his third hat-trick in four La Liga games, as Madrid crushed Athletic Bilbao 5-0 on Sunday. He now has 13 goals in this current campaign.
“I think there can be no doubt about Cristiano for the Ballon d’Or this year,” the Italian coach is quoted as saying by AS . “There’s no putting money on it.
“All three of our forwards were fantastic [against Athletic]. Cristiano and [Karim] Benzema scored but Gareth Bale made assists and worked hard.
“It’s essential to work together. The midfield was good, too.
“With the ball we have three in midfield and without it, Bale helps us defend and makes a line of four. James Rodriguez then moves to the left. We’re adapting and eager to learn.
“This was our best game, much better than last year at this point. What we need now is continuity.
“We were more attentive at set-pieces and kept a clean sheet. Everything went well.”
Ancelotti also confirmed that Sergio Ramos, will not be released for international duty, after the defender was forced off at half time with injury.
“Ramos had a sore calf, on his right leg,” the former AC Milan boss explained. “He wasn’t comfortable and wanted to avoid problems.
“Tomorrow he’ll have a test. Then we’ll think about the national team.”
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