Ronaldo set for Monaco comeback

Brazil World Cup star Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid's line-up for the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash against Monaco.

Ronaldo, out of action since March 5 with a thigh injury, came through training untroubled on Monday to give the Spanish giants some welcome news.

Ronaldo's return from a muscle tear in his thigh had been scheduled for next week but he has made a quicker recovery than expected.

It means Real coach Carlos Queiroz could give Ronaldo a start for Wednesday's game, although he is more likely to come on as a substitute.

Queiroz could have to wait until the last minute before another influential striker, Raul, is passed fit.

The Real captain did not train on Monday after sustaining a slight muscle strain in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos is also out, serving the second match of his two match-ban for slapping Bayern Munich's Argentine defender Martin Demichelis.