Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon and an example to anyone due to his immense levels of professionalism, according to Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino. Ronaldo will go up against Pochettino's Spurs tonight at Wembley, as Real Madrid look to improve upon their 1-1 draw with the Premier League side at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was Ronaldo who scored Madrid's goal when the two sides last met, and he will be eager to catch the eye as he returns to England, where he excelled for Manchester United between 2003 and 2009. Since leaving United, Ronaldo has continued to excel in Madrid and won The Best FIFA Men's Player for a second year running recently. And Pochettino is adamant his talent and professionalism make him worthy of such an award.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Tottenham Hotspur when the two sides met in Madrid last month. Pic/Getty images