Real banking on Ronaldo goal power

MADRID, May 3 

Real Madrid are hoping the fit-again Cristiano Ronaldo can lead them into the Champions League final although strike partner Karim Benzema remains a doubt for Wednesday’s return match with Manchester City.

Ronaldo completed a full training session on Monday for the first time since injuring his hamstring against Villarreal on April 20 and is expected to start the semifinal second leg against City who were held to a 0-0 home draw in the first game. Benzema, who is also nursing a hamstring problem, could only do running exercises on Monday.

Ronaldo took no part in last week’s tie in Manchester while France forward Benzema went off at halftime. Although Real had the better chances they were noticeably lightweight up front in the second period. The club’s all-time leading scorer Ronaldo has 47 goals in all competitions this season. — Reuters

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