MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF leaves the pitch before ending the match during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 20, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Star's Thigh and Return

Tom SunderlandApr 21, 2016

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a hamstring tear before the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Manchester City on April 26. However, he is now available for competitive action.

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Ronaldo Returns vs. Man City

Wednesday, May 4

The Portuguese star was named in Real's starting lineup for the Champions League semi-final second leg.

Zidane Provides Latest on Ronaldo's Playing Status

Tuesday, May 3

"Cristiano is fine—he is at [100 percent], he trained with us [and] will be with us tomorrow. There is no risk. He is training and he is [100 percent]," Real manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed, per ESPN's Dermot Corrigan.

Ronaldo Comments on Recovery

Saturday, April 30

Ronaldo told fans his rehabilitation is going "very well," per Sarah Farrell of Marca.

Ronaldo Aided by Specialist Treatment

Thursday, April 28

"Ronaldo [had] stem cell treatment in a bid to rush the Madrid star back from a hamstring tear," reported Oliver Todd of MailOnline.

Ronaldo Key to Real's Season End

It is vital for Real that Ronaldo is 100 per cent for the crucial domestic and European matches to come as they go in search of glory in La Liga and the Champions League.

Yet again this term, Ronaldo's goal return has been quite staggering—netting a combined 47 goals in La Liga and the Champions League, per WhoScored.com.

Gareth Bale is in super form, as is Karim Benzema when fit, so Zidane will be determined to reunite his "BBC" forward line at the most important stage of the season.