Raphael Varane to return against Atletico Madrid?

Raphael Varane is expected to return to the Real Madrid XI for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

The French centre-back has been out of action since the beginning of November with a knee injury, but has featured in the squad over the last couple of matches.

According to AS, Varane will make his return to action at the Vicente Calderon, where Real Madrid will travel with a 3-0 lead from the first leg.

Current first-choice centre-backs Sergio Ramos and Pepe are both one booking away from missing the final, should Los Blancos advance.