Javier Hernandez thinks Modric should win Ballon d'Or this year

Cristiano Ronaldo was the heavy favourite to retain the Ballon d'Or before last night's Champions League victory but his performance against Juventus effectively ensured he will be given the accolade for the fifth time.

Ronaldo actually had a fairly quiet 90 minutes overall but popped up when it really counted to score a brilliant brace in Real Madrid's 4-1 win in Cardiff.

He opened the scoring after linking up with Dani Carvajal on the right, before his slightly deflected strike from the edge of the box crept past Gianluigi Buffon into the far corner.

His second of the night (and Madrid's third) gave Los Blancos some breathing space as he met Luka Modric's optimistic cross at the near post with a poacher's finish.

However, it is important to note it wasn't just the Ronaldo show.