Cristiano Ronaldo Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Forward's Status and Return

Cristiano Ronaldo's availability for May 28's UEFA Champions League final against Atletico Madrid was thrown into doubt after he limped out of a Real Madrid training session on May 24. However, he has returned to first-team action.

Continue for updates.

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Ronaldo Named in Starting XI

Saturday, May 28

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Zidane Comments on Ronaldo's Playing Status

Friday, May 27

"Ronaldo had little issue, but he is fine," Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said, per Dermot Corrigan of ESPN FC. "He is 100 per cent and playing a final, even if he had something he would play. I believe he's fine."

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Latest on Ronaldo's Training Status

Wednesday, May 25

The Portuguese star returned to training "without any apparent problems," per AS.

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Ronaldo Comments on Injury Fears

Tuesday, May 24

"It is nothing," Ronaldo said, per Harry West of Goal.com. "In a couple of days, everything will be fine," he continued.

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Ronaldo Exits Training Early

Tuesday, May 24

"The Real Madrid superstar has now failed to complete his last three training sessions, and left the field after being pushed by Dani Carvajal," per the Mirror's Ed Malyon.

"Ronaldo has been struggling with injury since limping off against Villarreal last month. He tried to stretch out his left thigh after the clash with Carvajal and goalkeeper Kiko Casilla but, after discussion with physios and medical staff, left the session early," added Malyon.

Eleonora Giovio (via Spanish football writer Guillem Balague) provided a video of an "unhappy" Ronaldo leaving the field:

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CR7 Still Key to Madrid Success

The 31-year-old has been in typically imperious form this season, netting 51 goals and providing a further 15 assists, according to Transfermarkt.

Los Blancos are at their potent best when Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are all on the pitch, though, so the Portuguese superstar's fitness will be keenly examined during the season-ending clash.