Hazard's 50,000-fan unveiling only ranked 6th and Ronaldo the No.1 undoubtedly

EDEN HAZARD'S Real Madrid unveiling was the club's biggest for a decade — since they showed off Cristiano Ronaldo in front of 75,000 fans.

Around 50,000 Madridistas crammed themselves into the Bernabeu to watch the 28-year-old strut around in his new kit, kiss the badge and take selfies.

Smacking lips with the logo left a load of Chelsea supporters absolutely heartbroken, but the Spanish and South American clubs have a time-honoured tradition of revealing players in front of a big crowd.

The turnout was double that of Gareth Bale six summers ago, when the Welshman joined before helping fire Los Blancos to four Champions League triumphs.

Second to Ronaldo's was a massive switch from 35 years ago.

Diego Maradona's sensational move from Barcelona to Napoli drew the Italian city to a standstill, while they packed out the Stadio San Paolo with 65,000 to greet the Argentina sensation in 1984.

The footballing icon ended up staying at the club for seven seasons, winning the Scudetto twice and overhauling Juventus.

Third on the list is a surprise in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, following his switch from Inter Milan in 2009 for Barcelona — witnessed by 60,000.

Huge things were expected when Pep Guardiola landed Ibra, but not even the Nou Camp's vast tiers were big enough to fit in the Swede.

Neymar's introduction four years later was close, with 57,000 welcoming the Brazilian sensation, who went for a world record sum of £195million to Paris Saint-Germain four years later.

Down the list are Kaka to Real Madrid with 55,000, Fernando Torres' return to Atletico in front of 50,000 and Carlos Tevez's return to Boca Juniors in front of 45,000 at the Bombonera.

Despite being a world record sale, Bale was witnessed by 25,000 after his £85million move from Tottenham.

Of course, this is not a tradition at all in English football, while players are usually wheeled out in their first game or after they have signed and are not in the squad for their first home match.

When it comes to the pomp and melodrama of unveilings, the Spaniards rule.