After Real Madrid’s bashing of the Germans, Roy Keane praised Ronaldo reminding the public that only a Ballon D’Or winner could come back after a serious injury and score twice against former Champions League winners.

Roy Keane and Ronaldo had played together at Man United a decade ago. Surprisingly they only won an FA Cup together, over Millwall. However, the Irish player always knew Ronaldo’s worth and mutual respect between the two culminated in a hug after Los Blancos secured a spot in the Champions League final.

Ronaldo and Keane both wearing red, celebrate after scoring over Everton in the FA Cup.

Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo

Keane stated that considering all of the Portuguese’s talent “£80million looks cheap for him.”  

Ronaldo and Keane sharing a hug after the Spanish side secured their spot in the Champions League final.

Ronaldo and Roy Keane

According to the former Man United midfielder, Real Madrid made a “bargain” by buying CR7 when they did, as he is the only player in the world who can keep up with 4 times Ballon D’Or winner, Lionel Messi. To confirm that, Ronaldo beat Messi’s record, by scoring 16 goals in the Champions League…so far.

MARCA's wallpaper in honour of CR7's 16-goal record

Cristiano Ronaldo - record breaker