Real Madrid have been boosted by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to training ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
The 29-year-old missed Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final win over Barcelona with a knee injury and looked set to be absent for the first-leg of his side’s last four European tie on Wednesday.
However, he could now be available for the clash with Pep Guardiola’s side after coming through the first part of Sunday’s training session.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will also be encouraged by the participation of Marcelo, who emerged unscathed from the practice having been sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Copa del Rey hero Gareth Bale was also present following his match-winning heroics in midweek, while defender Sergio Ramos worked alone inside the club’s training facility.
The news that Ronaldo will be back for the crunch clash will not only come as a relief to Madrid, with Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admitting that he was eager to see the Portuguese face his side.
“When Real Madrid play Bayern Munich, then the whole world will be watching. I always want the best players to be on the pitch,” he told TZ.
Real Madrid and Bayern face one another at 20:45CET on Wednesday.
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