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MEDICAL REPORT

• Beckham: Sprained internal lateral ligament of the right knee. Gym and field work.

• Raúl Bravo: Strained quadriceps of the right leg. Medical treatment and physiotherapy. Gym and field work.

• Roberto Carlos: Tendinosis on the Achilles tendon of the right leg. Medical treatment and physiotherapy. Gym and field work.

• Miguel Torres: Edema on the internal calf muscle of the left leg. Medical treatment and physiotherapy. Rejoined squad.

• Van Nistelrooy: Strained psoas muscle of the right leg. Medical treatment and physiotherapy. Gym and pool work.

• Emerson: Sick with Flu. Gym work.

• Higuaín: Sprained right ankle. Medical treatment and physiotherapy. Pool work.

• Cannavaro: Sick with gastroenteritis. Special diet and rest.

Beckham ready for Real Madrid return

MADRID, Spain (AP) - David Beckham is ready to play again for Real Madrid.

Beckham completed a full training session Wednesday, six weeks after spraining a right knee ligament during a league match against Getafe.

The former England captain, who has missed five league games, will be available for Madrid's game with Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday.

Beckham has eight matches remaining before he joins the Los Angeles Galaxy in August.

Madrid still has a chance of winning the title, which would be Beckham's first major trophy since he joined the club from Manchester United in 2003.

Madrid is third in the league with 54 points, five behind leader FC Barcelona.

Beckham sports new tattoo in Real Madrid return

David Beckham returned to Real Madrid training yesterday sporting new ink.

The midfielder took part in his first full-scale training session since limping off against Getafe on March 4.

Beckham, with a new tattoo on his right arm, came through drills unscathed and could be part of Real's squad for this weekend's clash with Valencia.

Beckham returns to Real Madrid squad

MADRID (Reuters) - David Beckham has returned to the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's game at home to Valencia after six weeks out with a knee ligament injury.

The former England captain suffered a strain to the lateral ligament in his right knee in a league match against Getafe at the start of March and has not played since.

Beckham, who will turn 32 next month, is leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season after agreeing to sign a five-year deal with MLS side LA Galaxy worth $250 million (125 million pounds).

The midfielder will have eight opportunities to play for Real in the league before he leaves for the United States.

Real Madrid vs. Valencia

GOALKEEPERS: Casillas & Diego López

DEFENDERS: Ramos, Cicinho, Helguera, Cannavaro, Pavón, Marcelo, Salgado & Torres

MIDFIELDERS: Guti, Gago, Diarra, Robinho, Raúl, Reyes & Beckham

STRIKERS: Higuaín, Cassano & Van Nistelrooy

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2 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Sergio Ramos, Cannavaro, Torres; Diarra, Gago (Guti, 62'), Higuaín (Beckham, 65'), Robinho (Reyes, 84'); Raúl and Van Nistelrooy.

1 – VALENCIA: Cañizares; Miguel, Ayala, Moretti, Del Horno (Hugo Viana, 82´); Albelda, Albiol, Joaquín (Jorge López, 67'), Silva; Villa and Morientes.

REFEREE: Miguel Angel Pérez Lasa, del Colegio Vasco. Mostró cartulina a Gago, Ayala, Albiol and Guti.

GOALS:

1-0: Min. 17: Superb goal by Van Nistelrooy after volleying a perfect cross by Torres.

1-1: Min. 51: Morientes beats Casillas after a centre pass from Joaquín.

2-1: Min. 73: Sergio Ramos headers Beckham's free kick passed Cañizares.

NOTES: Matchday 31 of La Liga played at the Santiago Bernabéu. Attendence: sold out.

Capello grateful to Beckham as Real Madrid bounce back

Real Madrid kept their title hopes alive after a crucial 2-1 win over fellow contenders Valencia.

A week after losing 2-1 at Racing Santander to slip five points adrift of leaders Barcelona, Madrid bounced back with an impressive display to beat fourth-placed Valencia by the same scoreline.

Ruud van Nistelrooy scored one of the goals of the season at the Bernabeu to put the hosts ahead in the 18th minute, and although Fernando Morientes drew Valencia level just after half-time, Sergio Ramos headed home David Beckham's free-kick for a deserved winner.

"It was a very important win," said Real coach Fabio Capello. "We played a very good game against a very good team.

"I liked my team a lot. The first-half with Gago and Higuain playing very well and the second with the quality of Beckham and Guti was key, although also the pace was slower and there was more space for everyone."

On Beckham's return, Capello added: "He recovered from his injury this week and played very well. I asked him before the game if he could play and he said 'yes'. He's going to America, but that's the club's problem, not mine. He is contracted to us so he can play for us."

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Beckham speaks his mind

"I love this Club and I'm going to do my best until the day I leave"

David Beckham played a crucial role in his return to the Santiago Bernabéu against Valencia. His amazing cross into Sergio Ramos allowed the latter to score the Whites' victory goal.

In an interview to Sky Sports, partially published in Spain by AS, David Beckham said he was excited with the possibility of winning a title this season. Thanks to the defeat of Barcelona on Sunday, his and all Madridismo's dream could come true. There are still seven games left in the League and the Whites are only two points behind the leaders and one behind Sevilla. Beckham's personal goal for this season is to become League champion with Real Madrid.

The English midfielder arrived at the Club in the 2003/04 season. Winning the League this year would be the perfect finishing touch to his stay at Real Madrid. "I love this Club and I'm going to do my best until the day I leave,, said Beckham, "The best thing that can happen to a football player is to play at the Bernabéu. I will miss playing for these fans." The latter have always acknowledged Becks' quality as a player and his great professionalism during his stay at the Club. For this reason he was given an ovation by the entire stadium on Saturday when he took the pitch. Every Madridista is already thanking him for everything he has done for this Club.