Former Real Madrid GM Arrigo Sacchi has declared the current team as a "work of art".
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti has just overseen their Club World Cup triumph in Morocco.
Sacchi said: "Carlo has overseen a work of art. He is a humble and intelligent man and he deserves this success."
"Real Madrid had great players, but they weren’t a great team: now their play is not just attractive but also effective."
But Sacchi added: "I see a tired team. They keep winning but they aren’t playing at the level that they were before. Hopefully they can use the winter break to recharge their batteries."