Manchester City's Rodri claimed the Ballon d'Or, leaving Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in second place. On Tuesday, the two teams met in the Champions League, where the winger faced mockery from rival fans.

The first leg of the Champions League playoff between Manchester City and Real Madrid created one of the most talked-about moments of the season. A massive banner displayed by City fans showed an

Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or snub does add an interesting layer to the meeting between the two teams. It’s yet another storyline ahead of the blockbuster Champions League tie. Although Pep Guardiola won’t admit it you do wonder if Manchester City will seize upon it for extra motivation ahead of their meeting with the current European champions.