Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed teammates Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.

The 'BBC' have formed an impressive attacking trident for Los Blancos this season and Ronaldo has paid tribute to the understanding he possesses with the two attackers.

"I think that Bale, Benzema and I have an almost perfect connection. Karim and Gareth are both excellent players. I am feeling very well alongside them. Things are going well and I think that's important for the club," Ronaldo told UEFA.com.

"Gareth is an excellent player and he has adapted really well.He has put in some fantastic performances in the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey. He scored an excellent goal against Barcelona and has shown his quality.

"I like him a lot as a player and I like him even more now that I've come to know him personally. We talk a lot and I do anything to help him."

Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final next weekend.