Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid's Copa squad

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Zinedine Zidane allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to rest in the last round of the Copa del Rey, but a scare versus Sevilla has prompted his return.

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Real Madrid's Copa del Rey squad as the LaLiga leaders prepare to face Celta Vigo in the quarter-finals.

Ronaldo was absent from both legs in the previous round against Sevilla, as a 3-0 win and thrilling, last-gasp 3-3 draw took Zinedine Zidane's side through.

Madrid are seeking a response in Wednesday's first leg against Celta at the Santiago Bernabeu after Jorge Sampaoli's side ended their 40-match, Spanish-record unbeaten run on Sunday thanks to Stevan Jovetic's stoppage-time winner.

Gareth Bale (ankle), Pepe and James Rodriguez (both calf) miss out through injury.