Sergio Ramos returns to training ahead of Chelsea second leg
Ramos has been out of action for most of 2021.
April 30, 2021 12:34 BST
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has finally been spotted training with the rest of the squad at Valdebebas ahead of the club s La Liga clash against Osasuna on Saturday.
Ramos has been sidelined due to a series of injuries since January, and also recently tested positive for COVID-19. However, there is now hope that he can log some minutes against Osasuna at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano this weekend.
Furthermore, Real Madrid fans will no doubt have the upcoming second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on their minds. If he is able to play on Saturday, Ramos may also be available when Real Madrid visits Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The first leg of the semi-finals ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Premier League side claiming a crucial away goal.
As Real Madrid continue their preparations for Osasuna's visit on Saturday, they will have an eye on their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg meeting against Chelsea on Wednesday.
According to El Mundo, the Electoral Board have argued that Marcelo could travel on the morning of the game. However, this may not be permitted due to coronavirus regulations. Real and the player s representatives are said to be negotiating but no agreement has been reached yet, leaving the left-back in limbo.
The blow is the latest in what has been a frustrating season for Marcelo. A string of muscle injuries have restricted him to just 16 appearances in all competitions and he only started the first leg due to Ferland Mendy s injury.
The draw for the polling station was held at the start of April, with those chosen given seven days to justify being excused from duty. That period has now passed, meaning a separate agreement will need to be reached.
Champions League: Real Madrid s Marcelo could miss Chelsea trip because of election duties
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Marcelo started in the first leg of Real Madrid s Champions League semi-final against Chelsea
Real Madrid defender Marcelo could miss the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Chelsea because he has been called up to monitor a polling station during local elections.
The elections for the Madrid assembly take place on Tuesday, 4 May.
The Spanish club are analysing the situation to see if any regulation will let him travel with the team .
The Brazil left-back started in Tuesday s game, which saw Chelsea come away with an away goal in a deserved draw against the 13-time European champions.
Real Madrid s Champions League semi-final tie against
Chelsea at Stamford Bridge because of a polling station commitment.
Real Madrid are due to fly to London on May 4 ahead of the match the following evening, but
Marcelo will be working at a polling station that day ahead of the elections to the Madrid Assembly.
Real Madrid have launched an appeal to excuse
Marcelo from this commitment, but they have not yet received official authorisation.
Marcelo could alternatively travel alone on May 5, with his
Real Madrid teammates already in London.
Participants due to work at a polling station can be excused for professional reasons, such as for taking part in essential services to the community, like healthcare services.