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.