REAL MADRID STARS JET INTO MANCHESTER FOR CRUCIAL UCL SEMI WITH CITY

REAL MADRID players are on their way to Manchester — and Ronaldo is amongst them.

The Portuguese star, 31, sat out Saturday’s comeback win over Rayo Vallecano and was a doubt for the big Champions League clash.

But City will have to deal with the three-time Ballon d’Or winner, who looked all smiles as the team posed for photos on the flight over.

Ronaldo signs autographs for fans at the airport Reuters

Zidane’s side looked in high spirits as they took to the skies, with injury doubt Karim Benzema also making the trip.

Ronaldo himself has a poor record against City but has 16 Champions League goals this season alone and could prove difficult to stop.

Sergio Ramos and Marcelo give the thumbs up before big City clash Instagram @sr4oficial

Real defender Dani Carvajal returns to the squad after being rested against Rayo.

Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will miss the game after picking up a knock against Stoke on Saturday.

Ronaldo and Pepe on the flight to Manchester Instagram @cristiano

The team looked smart in matching suits as they departed for Manchester — but lets hope they packed the waterproofs as rain is set to fall during the match.

Zidane's hilarious trouser split moment

Real players look in good spirits - but will be met with pouring rain in Manchester Instagram @garethbale11

Zidane heaped praise on fit again Gareth Bale after his brace in Saturday’s game — after the Welshman today denied a rift with team-mate Ronaldo.

He said: “I’m very happy for him. He is very happy to make the difference.

“We needed him and he was phenomenal. He played really well besides the goals.

“Gareth needed a bit of time. Physically he is well, he played 90 minutes. Gareth did fantastic work. Physically he grew stronger in the game.”