Ronaldo's appeal successful as the Portugese eyes for 301st goal vs Eibar

 

Cristiano Ronaldo's ban uplifted though the Portugese was shown the card for a wrong simulation.

The World Player of the Year netted his 300th goal in the Whites' shirt to move 23 behind Raul for all-time topscorer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a lifeline after the club's appeal turned successful against the yellow card picked at Vallecas.

The ex-Manchester star was shown the card for diving against Rayo Vallecano. Cristiano Ronaldo went onto to fake Amaya who fouled the Portugese inside the penalty box. However, the referee surprised the Galatico and showed him the card for simulation.

The card meant that it was his fifth of the season and would miss next game. But Real coach Ancelotti was never late to respond to the decision and remarked it as "unbelievable".

Later, Real Madrid appealed the decision and the Competition Committee decided to uplift Ronaldo's ban.

It meant that Cristiano Ronaldo would start against Eibar this Saturday after scoring his 300th goal for Real Madrid last match.

The appeal will prove crucial in the title race as Real Madrid would look to catch Barcelona who are already four points ahead of bitter rivals. 

Match Report: Rayo Vallecano-Real Madrid: Madrid look to turn tables.

 

Injured Bale may miss Rayo clash.

Isco, James battle for starting XI.

Real Madrid return to Liga action three days after thrashing Granada 9-1. However, the upcoming opponents are a much better side: Rayo Vallecano. Real will look for first away win in three matches tonight.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored fantastic five goals against the latter, will surely make the XI alongside Benzema. The Frenchman scored two excellent goals against Granada and showed a splendid performance against Barcelona.

Bale seems to be injured and may be rested and James or Isco to take his position. The midfield will be completed by Modric, Kroos and the above said two.

Ramos, Varane, Carvajal and Marcelo make the back four and Casillas or Navas at the line.

With Barcelona four points ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's men, victory seems less or more inevitable. Barcelona will take Almeria hoping that the latter will surprise the Catalans.

The game will start at 22:00 CET at Rayo Vallecano's stadium.