Ronaldo Talks About PSG: Winning Champions League Is Not Easy Even With Messi

JAKARTA - Former Real Madrid striker, Ronaldo Nazario, does not think Paris Saint-Germain will win the Champions League this season, despite Lionel Messi.

The Real Valladolid president pointed to his playing days at Los Blancos as proof that a strong squad on paper doesn't always mean winning Europe's most coveted prize.

"It's too early to say who will win the Champions League," Ronaldo said in an interview with DAZN as part of the 'El Presidente' series.

“The picture started to form in the quarter-finals. Paris Saint-Germain are in pole position, but one thing to talk about and another thing to play for.

“There are many factors that affect the results on the pitch. I played for Real Madrid for almost five seasons, in the Galacticos team, and I never won the Champions League.

"Winning is never automatic, even if you have the best players in your team, and that goes for PSG too."

When asked if he saw any similarities between himself and PSG star Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo answered clearly.

"Yes, he has attributes similar to mine. He has extraordinary qualities, with extraordinary technique he performs at great speed," said president Valladolid.

"He passes defenders, he passes goalkeepers... And, despite being so young, he has come a long way. I love Mbappe."