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Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to boost Real

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Published : Sep 19, 2017, 12:42 am IST
Updated : Sep 19, 2017, 12:42 am IST

Ronaldo was sent off during the Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona on Aug. 13

Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo:AP)
 Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo:AP)

Madrid: Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo will return to action against Real Betis on Wednesday after serving a five-match suspension, as the champions look to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Ronaldo was sent off during the Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona on Aug. 13 and banned for five matches after pushing the referee, meaning he is yet to feature in the league this season.

The Portuguese hitman struck twice in his only appearance since the incident, a comfortable 3-0 win over Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League last Wednesday.

Youngster Borja Mayoral and Gareth Bale struck for a weakened Madrid on Sunday as they beat Real Sociedad 3-1, but as well as Ronaldo, Marcelo and Toni Kroos are expected to return after suspension and injury respectively.     

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