UEFA Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo's straightforward take on Real Madrid's unmatched UCL legacy: 'People say they are lucky...'

Cristiano Ronaldo, who secured four Champions League titles with Real Madrid, including a three-year streak from 2015-16 to 2017-18, recently praised the reigning UEFA Champions League champions. Despite parting ways with the club, Ronaldo's admiration for Real Madrid remains strong. After joining Los Blancos in 2009 for a record-breaking £80 million transfer fee, he quickly became the central figure at the Santiago Bernabeu, with 80,000 fans attending his unveiling. Ronaldo departed as the club's all-time top scorer.

During an interactive session on his YouTube channel, Ronaldo addressed claims that Real Madrid's UCL success is based on luck. "Real Madrid looks very good; they are a team that doesn't rush under pressure. People say they are lucky in the Champions League—no, they aren't. They prepare for these moments. The Bernabeu has a unique aura; the energy is different. Big teams feel the pressure there, especially in the final minutes. For me, it's the best club in football history," Ronaldo stated.

When asked about Kylian Mbappe's potential impact on Real Madrid's future, Ronaldo was uncertain but acknowledged the club's strength: "We don't know if Madrid will be better than last year with Mbappe's arrival, but they are a strong team."

Ronaldo, now the first player to score 900 career goals, recently shared his thoughts on his former teammate Toni Kroos' decision to retire at 34. "It's how Kroos sees it, and we must respect that. He could play a few more years, but it's his choice," Ronaldo remarked.

Image-Cristiano Ronaldo finished his time at Real Madrid as the club's highest goal-scorer.(AP)