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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti won't gamble with Ronaldo fitness

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti won't gamble with Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness tonight against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich.

The forward had to miss the return leg in Dortmund and last week's Copa del Rey final win due to a subsequent hamstring problem, but returned to full training on Monday.

"Cristiano trained normally today, he's trained well in the last few days and tomorrow he's going to have more tests and then we'll make our decision," Ancelotti told a press conference.

"If everyone is everyone is certain he can play without any problems at all, then of course he will play. I am confident he will play, but we're going to make the decision tomorrow."

The Italian coach hinted he might opt against starting Ronaldo at the Bernabeu, with next week's return game at the Allianz Arena in mind.

He added: "If there's any risk of a relapse he won't play. We have to remember that this tie is not going to be decided tomorrow. We may be able to gain an advantage from the home leg, but the really decisive game is next Tuesday in Munich."

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