Real Madrid were left surprised by the decision to award Manchester City the Club of the Year title at this year's Ballon d'Or awards, with the European champions ranking third.
Carlo Ancelotti's side cantered to last season's La Liga title with four rounds of matches remaining before defeating Liverpool in the Champions League final to secure their 14th European title – at least double as many as any other club.
Madrid's title was arguably among their very greatest ever, having to beat Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Man City along the way in the knockout stages before edging out the Reds in the showpiece – viewed as the most difficult possible run to lifting the trophy.
