Carlo Ancelotti: Cristiano Ronaldo is "best I've seen"

Carlo Ancelotti has declared Cristiano Ronaldo to be the best player he has ever seen.

The Italian coach has managed some of the biggest names in football throughout his 18-year career as a boss, but he feels that the Portuguese star is the finest of the lot.

"[Ronaldo is] the best I've ever seen," Ancelotti told The Times.

"He's scored in every game in this period — 25 goals in 18 games — and he can score more.

"I've seen Ronaldo play a lot of times, of course, but when you're up close every day his technical skills are unbelievable."

Los Blancos are currently third in La Liga.