Real Madrid have been left fuming by their players' placings in the Ballon d'Or with Thibaut Courtois complaining it is 'impossible' for a goalkeeper to win the award.
The Spanish and European champions are surprised by Vinicius Jr finishing only eighth and Luka Modric ninth despite hugely successful seasons.
And Toni Kroos hit out after Manchester City and Liverpool finished ahead of Real in the team award despite them claiming a Champions League and LaLiga double.
Thibaut Courtois has complained it is 'impossible' for a goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or after he placed seventh in the rankings on Monday evening
Their striker Karim Benzema did, however, end his long wait for the Ballon d'Or at the glittering awards ceremony in Paris on Monday night.