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Jamie Kemble

Real Madrid handed huge Sergio Ramos boost ahead of Chelsea Champions League tie

Real Madrid have received a big boost ahead of their two-legged Champions League semi-final clash with Chelsea.

It has been a busy week or so for both clubs off the pitch in the wake of The Super League saga, but it does now seem that conversations are finally shifting back to events on the pitch.

And on Tuesday night, the Champions League returns with just four sides left in the running for the Istanbul final.

Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City and PSG are battling it out for a place in the final with Thomas Tuchel 's men pitted up against a Los Blancos side that has virtually owned this competition across recent years.

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It's going to prove a tough test for Chelsea, who head to Valdebebas on Tuesday night for the first leg, fresh off their huge win over West Ham United in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid head into the game having dropped points in the La Liga title race, drawing with Real Betis.

But it's not all bad news for Zinedine Zidane and his men with a number of players now returning from injury after spells on the sideline.

We already know Eden Hazard has returned ahead of facing his former side, and midfielder Toni Kroos is also likely to return, now training with his teammates ahead of the game.

But the biggest boost yet for Los Blancos is that captain Sergio Ramos is aiming to return in time for the second leg on May 5 having been out for the entirety of April.

Ramos has been out with a muscular issue and also suffered from coronavirus during his time off, but Diaro AS say he is working hard behind the scenes and has set a return date of May 5 as he aims to help Real Madrid on their way to a 14th Champions League title.

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