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.

Real Madrid were one of three sides that pursued Erling Haaland before his exit from Borussia Dortmund, and Los Blancos are yet to give up on the Norwegian phenomenon. The latest out of Spain is that

Manchester City are in a critical situation and the winter transfer market is an opportunity to change things up.

As Manchester City faces a difficult Premier League season, losing nine of their last 13 matches, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed confidence in Pep Guardiola’s side bouncing back.

The transfer window is due to open at the start of January, and some big European clubs are looking for reinforcements

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he would fix the deep-rooted “sickness” of Manchester United as owner of the club after setting sights on taking control of a major team when his playing career is over.

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has picked Real Madrid to win this year’s UEFA Champions League. Madrid are the current holders of the trophy, after they defeated Borussia Dortmund in last season’s final.