Geoffrey Kondogbia trained alongside his teammates on the pitch at the Ciudad Deportiva on Friday, for the first time since suffering a thigh strain in the game against Getafe last month. The midfielder had undertaken a series of running exercises on Thursday, and is making a steady recovery with the hope of a speedy return to action.

Earlier this week, Carlos Soler and Kevin Gameiro were also reincorporated into the group. Coach Albert Celades is likely to have the trio back for the return from the international break, in time for a packed schedule of 7 games in just 22 days.