Rio Ferdinand outlines the difference between Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Real Madrid are still ‘a team of individuals’.

The Spanish giants have put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after recording a 2-0 win at Roma in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday night.

Ferdinand, however, has claimed that Bayern Munich and Barcelona are the two favourites to win the competition this season because of their ability to play as a team and not just rely on individual magic.

“The difference between Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid is that Bayern and Barcelona play as a team. Real still rely on individuals to win matches,” Ferdinand told BT Sport.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jese Rodriguez scored the goals for Real Madrid in Italy.