With the UEFA Super Cup due to be played tomorrow, on Tuesday, much of the hype surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo. With the Portuguese superstar being given an extended holiday and fighting tax evasion accusations amid exit rumors, many wondered whether the Ballon d’Or favorite would feature.
Los Blancos have answered that question a day before kick-off. The Champions League holders released their 24-man squad for their clash with Man United, naming the four-time Ballon d’Or winner in their traveling side.
BREAKING: Cristiano has been named in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup squad.
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) August 7, 2017
[ @realmadriden] pic.twitter.com/RV3JOT7ewv
This will be a huge boost for Zinedine Zidane’s crew. The Spanish champions have failed to impress during their pre-season, losing to both Manchester giants and then Barcelona in El Clasico Miami.
Cristiano has not featured for Real Madrid since guiding them to a 4-1 win over Juventus in the Champions League final. As a result, he was expected to miss out on the trip to Skopje, Macedonia, despite having already returned to training.
Several other big names are on the squad – including Modric, Bale, Benzema, Isco, the promising Asensio, and new signing Ceballos. Even social media was buzzing about Ronaldo’s inclusion.
Reactions were mixed. Many were thrilling to see the 32-year-old return; others tipped him to start on the bench. One particular man is confident that one of the best footballers in history will be kept quiet by a Man United midfielder. Check out the best tweets.
VAMOS! Cristiano Ronaldo has officially been called up for Real Madrid's Super Cup against Manchester United in Macedonia. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/P9ah23Wx6M
— TheCRonaldoFan (@TheCRonaldoFan) August 7, 2017
The Real Madrid squad list for the UEFA Super Cup match vs Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo selected.
— Xav Salazar (@XavsFutbol) August 7, 2017
Keyword: depth. pic.twitter.com/jCzgmFVKqv
Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid squad for UEFA Super Cup game v Manchester United tomorrow. Hasn't played for Real Madrid since CL final
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) August 7, 2017
Our squad for the Uefa Supercup against @ManUtd
— MadridistaTV (@MadridistaTV1) August 7, 2017
With @Cristiano !#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/F1ZeSbPrhi
So Cristiano just been called up to cheer the team on
— Ash (@33MissAsh12) August 7, 2017
But won't start. IMO
— Fosuhene (@theJonathanMUFC) August 7, 2017
Ronaldo gonna pop us twice tomorrow.
— Nux (@neo_savvy) August 7, 2017
Come on, Ronaldo
— Mahmoud Yehia (@Mahmoudyehiazsc) August 7, 2017
Do it again my friend pic.twitter.com/lDsqCs6QrB
Herrera gonna do a proper job on Ronaldo lol
— Ander control (@Goosegod_) August 7, 2017
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