Fit-again Raul returns for Real’s Italian job

REAL MADRID captain Raul has been given the all-clear to play against Roma in tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.

Raul sustained a knock to his left thigh during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Real Betis but has recovered and will lead Madrid’s attack alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy.

“Raul is such a strong player,” admitted Roma captain Francesco Totti. “He has scored so many goals and has won everything there is to win.”