Injured Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to make a return for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final clash against Manchester City.
Ronaldo was missing from the first leg which ended goalless after he was rested for Saturday's 3-2 Liga win over Rayo Vallecano.
According to Marca, Ronaldo who is set to miss Madrid’s La Liga trip to Real Sociedad has been working with physiotherapist Joaquin Juan in order to get himself fit for the crucial clash.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane remains optimistic that the 31-year-old will be back for the clash.
"At the end of the day the important thing is to recover to play on Wednesday. Tomorrow he will not play," Zidane said ahead of Saturday's trip to Real Sociedad.
Zidane hopes Ronaldo will be fit to face City (Omnisports)
"Ronaldo is here every day doing the maximum so he can play on Wednesday.
"My hope is that Cristiano and Benzema are fit on Wednesday, but I cannot guarantee that 100 per cent.”
Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro believes her son will play, but will not be able to operate at full throttle.
She told reporters on Thursday: "He is not 100 per cent, but I think he will be 80 per cent next week.
"He is a person who always wants more and has a strong character. He works to do more."
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