
Special pre-season feature
Real Madrid saw off Liverpool in a 3-1 win in Kiev, courtesy of a Benzema goal and a Gale brace, the first of which was a stunning overhead kick.
Real Madrid successfully defended their Club World Cup crown after overcoming Gremio in the tournament's showpiece in a 1-0 victory.
The Portuguese star won the award for the second consecutive year at a gala held at the Eiffel Tower.
In the 2016/17 season he won the Champions League, the league, the Club World Cup and the European Super Cup with the Whites.
The Whites beat Manchester United 2-1 with goals from Casemiro and Isco.
The Whites beat Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff.