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Cristiano Ronaldo slams idea Real Madrid are ‘lucky’ as Al-Nassr forward reveals secrets behind 'best club ever'

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Real Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League last season and went on to strengthen their squad in the summer by adding <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-announce-signing-superstar-kylian-mbappe-from-psg/blt023bce8229a88449" target="_blank">French superstar Kylian Mbappe</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-sign-endrick-palmeiras-agree-60m-deal-brazilian-wonderkid/blt922469cebb1092ab" target="_blank">Brazilian wonderkid Endrick</a> to an already talented squad. Carlo Ancelotti's side will therefore be looking for more trophies in 2024-25 and to continue their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/decade-dominance-real-madrid-champions-league-success/bltf606bd1193bbc43b" target="_blank">European dominance after having lifted the Champions League</a> in six of the last 10 years.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-chief-lucky-champions-league-jibe-real-madrid-blues-not-obsessed/bltd2300d77eb4ce549" target="_blank">Madrid have often been described</a> as "lucky" over the years after making a habit of pulling off last-gasp wins and coming from behind in games when they appear to have no hope. Ronaldo, who won a host of titles during his time at the club, has explained why it's not luck that sees the Spanish giants continue to add trophies to their cabinet on a regular basis.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Ronaldo told Rio Ferdinand on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyV8pwPpLJQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel: "Real Madrid are looking very good. It's the kind of team, they don't rush under pressure. This is why they most of the people say they are lucky. No they are not lucky. They prepare for this kind of moment. The Bernabeu has a different aura, the energy is different. When the big teams go there, they score a goal after 85 minutes, 90 minutes, the pressure is a lot. For me it's the best club ever in the history of football."I always say Madrid are going to be better. We don't know, let's see. Mbappe is there now. I think Madrid will keep strong but I don't know if they will be better than last year. Let's see. They have a fantastic team, fantastic players. I believe they will be one of the best teams in the world."

WHAT RONALDO SAID

Ronaldo is Real Madrid's all-time top scorer after bagging 450 goals for Los Blancos. He also scored his 900th career strike recently, netting for Portugal in a Nations League triumph over Croatia.

DID YOU KNOW?

Real Madrid currently sit four points behind leaders Barcelona in the league table in Spain and are back in La Liga action on Saturday at Real Sociedad. Carlo Ancelotti's side then kick off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday at home to Stuttgart

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Cristiano Ronaldo slams idea Real Madrid are ‘lucky’ as Al-Nassr forward reveals secrets behind 'best club ever' | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has rejected claims Real Madrid are lucky and says he considers Los Blancos to be the best club in the history of football.