The 31 - year - old 's incredible season last term has made the Portuguese favourite to reclaim the Ballon d'Or award from arch rival Messi .
Last term also saw him a collect a second Champions League title with Real Madrid .
The 31 - year - old 's incredible season last term , which also saw him a collect a second Champions League title with Real Madrid , has made the Portuguese favourite to reclaim the Ballon d'Or award from arch rival Messi .