"Ronaldo trained alone out on the pitch, both with and without the ball," Real wrote on their website, two days ahead of Saturday's Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu. Following Real's return to Spain, the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient had remained in the gym Tuesday and Wednesday before finally lacing up his boots for an individual training session Thursday.Could Ronaldo miss #ElClasico? ??? https://t.co/S8edVoQlwk
— Goal (@goal) December 20, 2017
Spanish sports daily As reported it was simply a "precaution" as Real look to trim the 11-point gap between themselves and leader Barca, who are unbeaten in La Liga this season. "He will play in the Clasico barring last-minute surprise," the paper added. Zinedine Zidane's Real, who also trail Atletico Madrid and Valencia, are fourth in the table and realistically must win this weekend to remain in the running for the Spanish title.A major concern ahead of Saturday's Clásico. Cristiano Ronaldo was again unable to take part in Real Madrid training on Thursday morning: https://t.co/6t3gZ8Akl4 pic.twitter.com/qgADBVHQgh
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 21, 2017
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