Zidane: Ronaldo will play - he has had enough rest

The Portugal international was rested for the midweek clash with Sevilla in the Copa del Rey but the coach insists he will be back in action on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Real Madrid's starting XI for this weekend's encounter with Granada, Zinedine Zidane has confirmed.

The Portugal captain was among a number of first-teamers rested for Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Copa del Rey and reports from Spain suggested he could also sit out Saturday's match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nevertheless, Zidane has stressed the prolific attacker has had enough rest and is ready to go once more.

"I will not rest Cristiano on Saturday," the Madrid coach told reporters.
"He will play and he will play a lot of games in the remainder of the season. Don't worry.