'Best in the world' - Vinicius Jr hailed by Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after starring with Jude Bellingham in thumping win over Girona

Madrid tore the Girona defence to shreds courtesy of a Vinicius and Bellingham masterclass. The dynamic duo impressed once again and combined spectacularly to put Madrid two goals clear just before half-time. After the game, Ancelotti heaped praise on his superstars.

Asked about Vinicius' performance, Ancelotti said pointedly: “He’s the best in the world.

"[The next best being] Bellingham, Rodrygo the third, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos.”

Real Madrid have always possessed a collection of the finest players in the world and traditions are yet to die. Vinicius and Bellingham have been amongst the very best players in the past year and have been key to catalysing the Madrid title charge. Having thrashed Girona, Madrid are on the path to secure yet another league title.

If Ancelotti is correct and Madrid do possess the best players in the world, then winning the league and Champions League will go a long way to proving him right. Los Blancos travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.