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Cristiano Ronaldo to return against Betis

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to La Liga action after a five-match suspension against Real Betis

By Unnikrishnan
Cristiano Ronaldo

Madrid, September 19: Cristiano Ronaldo will return to action against Real Betis on Wednesday after serving a five-match suspension, as Real Madrid look to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders FC Barcelona.

Ronaldo was sent off during the Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona on August 13 and banned for five matches after pushing the referee.

He struck twice in his only appearance since the incident, a comfortable 3-0 win over Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League.

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.

Despite the impressive display against a previously unbeaten Real Sociedad, Ronaldo's return will be vital for Madrid as they look to take advantage of a soft fixture schedule over the next two months to push rivals Barcelona.

The Catalans, who face Eibar on Tuesday, sit top of the table and are four points ahead of Madrid, in fourth place.

Story first published: Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 17:53 [IST]
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