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Ancelotti Contemplates On Using Ronaldo Against Bayern

Real Madrid are sweating on Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness ahead Wednesday’s Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich.Coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not risk the Portugal star, who has not figured since the quarter-final first leg win over Borussia Dortmund on April 2 when he came off with an injured left knee.

But the Spaniards know they need to have some sort of lead to take into next week’s second leg in Germany, so there is every chance Ronaldo will feature.

“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 said.

But the Italian coach hinted he might opt against starting Ronaldo at the Bernabeu, adding: “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.”

Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has admitted his team lost their focus after clinching the Bundesliga, but insists they are approaching their best again.

They wrapped up the German title in record time at the end of March, but have since surrendered their unbeaten run in the league – winning just three of their last seven games in all competitions.

“In 27 games we conceded 13 goals and then seven in our next three matches after that, so our focus dropped a bit because we had already won the league,” Guardiola said.”Normally, when you win a title, you lose your desire and focus a little.

“That is why I am so proud of my team, because last year they won everything and the coach changed and they accepted my little changes and this year we have won the Bundesliga, we are in final of the cup and semi-finals of the Champions League.