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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti talks about Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning the 2014 Ballon d'Or ahead of his side's match against Eibar.

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SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach: (asked about Van Gaal saying a German player deserves the Golden Ball and Xabi Alonso saying it would be fair if Manuel Neuer won it)

"Everyone is entitled to give their opinion and say whatever they want. Last year there was a lot of debate around this issue, but this year it's obvious. I am the Real Madrid coach, but it's hard to think in another player other than Cristiano (Ronaldo) because he has won everything so far. He has won every individual award and every collective award. Some people seem to forget how important Cristiano was to win the Champions League. He scored 17 goals in the Champions League. We can argue about next year and the Golden Ball because I don't think there's a doubt for this year.
"Besides Modric's injury the rest of the players are fine. They have arrived in good physical conditions and some of them could rest. We have much respect for our next match, for this team, we know it's not easy to play on this pitch, but we can't wait to do our best there."