Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to recover by UEFA Super Cup date

Real Madrid are almost certain to be without Cristiano Ronaldo's services for the European Super Cup against Sevilla on August 9 in Norway but he believes there is still an outside chance ò featuring.

An injury sustained during the Euro 2016 final is expected to see the Portugal captain sidelined for Los Blancos' first three games of the new season, including their August 9 showdown in Trondheim.

"I'm in a good recovery and hope to return as quickly as posible, '' Ronaldo said.

'' Though I'm practically ruled out for the European Super Cup, when I return to Madrid, I will  reassess.''

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