4 reasons why Real Madrid were right to sell Cristiano Ronaldo

#1 No more over-reliance on one superstar

The end of an era; the beginning of a new chapter

It is true that the Real Madrid side is filled with amazing talents across all areas of the pitch. The likes of Gareth Bale, Isco, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo are all incredible superstars who form part of an intriguing all-star squad at the Santiago Bernabeú.

But, despite the team's quality, it was clear to see they relied heavily on Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliance in the final third to keep them rolling. Evidently, he was by far their standout player in the Champions League over the past five years.

Now that the Spanish giants have parted ways with their talismanic forward though, it gives them the opportunity to focus on the collective ability of their team, rather than having to depend upon the abilities of one superstar - especially with many already in their ranks.