Cristiano Ronaldo has branded Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti "a great coach and a great person".

Ancelotti led Los Blancos to the Champions League and Copa del Rey titles during his first season in charge.

Real Madrid are also currently on a 22-match winning run in all competitions, and Ronaldo believes that the closeness of the squad is down to Ancelotti's management.

"The coach has great importance. He is a great coach and a great person. We are all delighted with him. Together we are a united family that will try to overcome the successes of 2014," he told AS.

Real Madrid claimed the Club World Cup last weekend.