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Real Madrid team news: Predicted Real Madrid line up vs Bilbao – Cristiano Ronaldo returns
REAL MADRID talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return to the starting line-up when Zinedine Zidane’s side take on Athletic Bilbao.
Who will start for Real Madrid when they take on Athletic Bilbao?
Ronaldo was one of several stars rested for Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Malaga in their La Liga clash last weekend.
The Portuguese star was left out of the match-day squad to face the bottom-placed side, enjoying a well-earned rest after the Champions League tie against Juventus.
However, Ronaldo is expected to return against Bilbao alongside Gareth Bale – who was also rested last time out.
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos could also come back into the side but Nacho remains sidelined so Jesus Vallejo will continue at centre-back.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Real Madrid could line up when they take on Athletic Bilbao.