Ex-Real Madrid manager snubs Ronaldo in 'best player' claim
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez has stated that Steven Gerrard was the best player he ever coached.
During this period, Ronaldo garnered 25 goals and eight assists. That season, he would also go on to become the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League, helping his side win the competition. Benitez also managed some other high-calibre stars during his managerial career, including Frank Lampard, Wesley Sneijder, Juan Mata and Fernando Torres.
"What was missing was the tactical knowledge a foreign player has because they play in this position.
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