Carlo Ancelotti feels Rodri should have beaten Lionel Messi to the 2023 Ballon d'Or and has defended Real Madrid's reaction to Vinicius Junior's snub.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. Manchester City hosted the first leg of a heavyweight play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium as two potential tournament contenders look to preserve their place in the competition.

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