Ballon d'Or
The Real Madrid star was greeted with a banner by Man City fans ahead of the Champions League play-off first leg on February 11.
Having been consulted by France Football, 30 past Ballon d'Or winners voted on who is the greatest player of all time.
The Real Madrid man had the last laugh as his side came away with a 3-2 comeback win against Manchester City at the Etihad.
The injured midfielder was spotted in the stands at the Etihad on Tuesday evening.