Cristiano Ronaldo looks likely to return in Real Madrid’s clash against FC Zurich tonight, after a lengthy absence due to injury. Madrid are currently joint with AC Milan at the top of Group C, with Marseille one point behind them. Marseille travel to the San Siro to play Milan, and if Marseille win then they could overtake Madrid in the last match.

When these sides met earlier in the competition, Real Madrid won 5-2, thanks to a brace from Ronaldo, and they will be hopeful of a good result tonight with their star performer back in action. Ronaldo was in fantastic form before his injury, and led the side’s scoring charts.

Madrid are naturally favourites for the match at 1/7, while Zurich are at 22/1. The draw is at 7/1.

A 2-0 and 3-0 win for Madrid are the favourite results, priced at 7/1. A 4-0 win for Los Merengues is at 17/2, with both a 3-1 and 1-0 win at 12/1. A 4-1 win is at 14/1. A 1-1 draw is at 16/1 and a 1-0 Zurich win is at 75/1.

Madrid are 4/9  to be winning at half time and full time, and draw / Madrid is at 4/1. Draw / draw is at 13/1, ahead of Zurich / Madrid at 33/1.

The newly fit Ronaldo is favourite to open the scoring, priced at 10/3, ahead of team mate Karim Benzema at 9/2. Gonzalo Higuain and captain Raul are also at 4/1, with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Kaka at 9/2 and 6/1 respectively. Esteban Granero and Rafael van der Vaart are at 8/1, with Guti at 12/1 and Xabi Alonso at 14/1.

Real Madrid are among the favourites for the tournament, priced at 13/2, but will want to ensure they win the group to try to avoid a tough draw. They are 5/4 to win their group.

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