Cristiano Ronaldo was excluded from the historical best XI of the Champions League selected by the French newspaper L'Équipe, generating strong controversy in the football world. The decision surprised many experts and fans, considering the impressive record of the Portuguese player in the competition.
Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer of the Champions League, having scored an impressive 140 goals throughout his career in the competition. Additionally, the forward accumulated 42 assists, demonstrating not only goal-scoring ability but also an excellent sense of collective play.
The Portuguese player lifted five European champion trophies throughout his career, winning the competition with Manchester United and with Real Madrid on several occasions. These numbers place him among the most decorated and productive players in the history of the tournament.
Ronaldo's absence from the best XI of all time chosen by L'Équipe now raises a debate about the criteria used for this historical selection, with many questioning how a player with such impressive statistics could have been overlooked.
