De Bruyne is one of the greatest players of his generation and the Manchester City midfielder gave a simple explanation for why he would benefit more from linking up with Ronaldo, feeling as though Messi would operate in a similar space to him as a "playmaker".

 De Bruyne is one of the greatest players of his generation and the Manchester City midfielder gave a simple explanation for why he would benefit more from linking up with Ronaldo, feeling as though Messi would operate in a similar space to him as a "playmaker".