Ronaldo back from injury for Juventus trip to Ajax

Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned from a hamstring injury to be named in the Juventus squad to face Ajax.

The Serie A leaders will play against the Netherlands side in a Champions League quarterfinals clash on Wednesday.

Ronaldo, who has not played since sealing his side’s progress to the last-eight with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid, will lead his side’s attack once again.

The Portuguese picked up a knock during the International break when he featured for his country, but is now back on his feet.

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Ajax defeated defending champions Real Madrid in the round of 16, to reach the last eight of the competition for the first time since 2003.

The Dutch side have not only transformed their fortunes in Europe, but they also ended a 1,060 day wait to return to the top of the Eredivisie table with a thumping victory over FC Emmen on 3 April.

“A couple of months ago, we found our form and returned to being a strong team,” the BBC quotes Manager Erik ten Hag.

“It will be another big obstacle to overcome after Real, but we will play as usual and we will have to be good at reading the game.”

The sides will meet again in the return leg in Turin on 16 April, with the winners playing against Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-final.

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