Real Madrid's Ronaldo closing in on Barcelona date

Real Madrid star Ronaldo is doing all he can to be fit for the November 19 clash with Barcelona.

The Brazil international is struggling with ankle ligament damage, but is doing double recovery sessions with Real medicos with a view to playing against Barca.

A Real medical team source told AS: "We're working so that he recovers fully and the Madrid-Barca game is a realistic target. The crucial thing is that we do not aggravate his injury by skipping steps."

Ronaldo also said: "I am optimistic to be ready for Madrid-Barcelona. I want to play in it. My injury is developing well."