Cristiano Ronaldo remains a doubt for Real Madrid's La Liga game
against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday evening at the Estadio Santiago
Bernabeu.
Ronaldo, 29, suffered some tough treatment from his markers during Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League win at Ludogorets,
receiving medical attention late in the game after being kicked in the
back of his lower right leg by the Bulgarian side's Madagascar
international Anicet Abel.
Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti played down the incident after the game, telling his postmatch news conference that "it was a painful knock, but nothing serious."
However, Ronaldo himself told reporters in the stadium's mixed zone that he did not appreciate being kicked from behind in such a painful area.
This immediately led to fears that Madrid could be without their top
scorer -- who has 10 goals in his first five La Liga appearances of the
season -- for Sunday's game against Athletic.
However, fears were eased when the Portugal captain was named in his country's squad for their upcoming friendly against France and Euro 2016 qualifier against Denmark.
A Madrid club statement released on Friday
revealed that Ronaldo had yet to return to full training with his
teammates, while also saying that Gareth Bale and Fabio Coentrao had not
taken part in Friday's morning session.
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