Beckham and Ronaldo back for Real

MADRID, Dec 2 (Reuters) David Beckham and Ronaldo are back in the Real Madrid squad announced today to face Athletic Bilbao at home in the Primera Liga tomorrow.

Beckham, the former England captain, has been suffering from an inflammation in the cartilage of his left knee that had kept him out of the last three games.

Beckham, who has yet to decide whether or not he will extend his contract with Real beyond the end of this season, has been in the starting line-up for just three of his side's 12 league matches this season.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo is also back after recovering from a strained knee ligament picked up in the King's Cup last month.

Real are third in the league, three points behind leaders and champions Barcelona who visit Levante today.

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