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Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid squad to face Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the la Liga match against Sevilla FC
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo has not trained with the Real Madrid squad after an extended leave following the Confederations Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is in Real Madrid's squad to face Manchester United on Tuesday, days after admitting he wants to return to England.

The 32-year-old had been expected to miss the Super Cup clash in Skopje having missed first-team training following an extended leave due to Portugal's run in the Confederations Cup in Russia this summer.

Ronaldo, who is facing charges of evading £13m tax, told a Madrid court last week that he wants to return to England, according to Sky sources.

Gareth Bale battles with Miguel Almiron during a match between MLS All-Stars and Real Madrid in Chicago
Image: Gareth Bale is also included in the squad to face Manchester United

Manchester United sold Ronaldo to Real Madrid for £80m in 2009 and Jose Mourinho said last month re-signing the player was "mission impossible".

Ronaldo signed a new-five year Real Madrid contract last November.

Live Spanish Super Cup

Following the UEFA Super Cup final against United, Real Madrid take on arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup first leg at the Nou Camp on Sunday night, live on Sky Sports Football from 8.55pm.

Real Madrid squad to face Manchester United:

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Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Luca Zidane

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Jesus Vallejo, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Theo Hernandez, Achraf Hakimi

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Marcos Llorente, Marco Asensio, Isco, Mateo Kovacic, Dani Ceballos

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez, Borja Mayoral

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