When Rodri was named the winner of the Ballon d’Or in October last year, an interesting story developed before the award was announced. Real Madrid players and staff didn’t attend the Ballon

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri.

Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid's decision to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or awards ahead of his team's Champions League playoff against Manchester City. Madrid did not attend October's gala ceremony after Vinicius Junior was beaten to soccer's most prestigious individual prize by City midfielder Rodri.