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Matt Maltby

Why Cristiano Ronaldo was in Barcelona as Juventus star recovers from injury

A few eyebrows would have no doubt been raised when Real Madrid hero Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted in Barcelona .

The Portuguese superstar, now plying his trade in Italy with Juventus , was seen arriving in the Spanish city on Wednesday.

But Real fans need not fret, as the 34-year-old forward was only visiting his sponsors Nike’s offices in the city.

Ronaldo, who was dressed in casual Nike gear, was accompanied by his Georgina Rodriguez.

Cristiano Ronaldo was in Barcelona on Wednesday (Quimi Ortiz / BACKGRID)

It was initially reported that Ronaldo may in town to undergo an assessment after picking up an injury while on international duty - but that hasn't proved the case.

Juventus, meanwhile, have played down fears they will be without Ronaldo for their Champions League quarter-final clash with Roma.

Ronaldo limped off in the first half of Portugal's game with Serbia on Monday night sparking fears he could miss Juve's trip to Amsterdam on April 10.

The Turin giants have confirmed the 34-year-old was withdrawn with a minor thigh problem to his right leg after pulling up chasing a ball down the line after half an hour of the game.

The Portuguese star was visiting Nike's offices (Quimi Ortiz/BACKGRID)
He was accompanied by his Georgina Rodriguez (Quimi Ortiz / BACKGRID)

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But they are understood to be hopeful he will not be at risk of missing next month's huge quarter-final as a result of the problem.

A statement from Juve on Tuesday said: " Cristiano Ronaldo underwent tests in Portugal that revealed a minor injury to his right thigh flexors.

"He will be monitored and subjected to further tests to establish when he can return to competitive action."

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