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Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane received a thunderous reception on their arrival in Madrid ahead of Manchester United's huge Champions League match.
The pair of Real Madrid legends are expected to start in tonight's last-16 encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
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And ahead of facing a hostile crowd, Ronaldo and Varane got a warm welcome by Real fans on their arrival in the Spanish capital.
They got off the coach to a standing ovation, with the Frenchman even signing a Real shirt.
Ronaldo and Varane enjoyed a combined 19 years at Santiago Bernabeu, winning the lot - including four Champions League titles at the club.
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Fans online loved the reaction they received ahead of representing Man United against Atletico Madrid.
One wrote: "Once a Madridsta and Always a Madridsta!!"
A second tweeted: "Still weird to see these two play for another team."
A third added: "Beautiful scenes," and another commented: "Real Madrid misses them both."
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Ronaldo, meanwhile, started in his side's 4-2 victory over Leeds United last weekend, while Varane was a second-half substitute.
The Portuguese superstar has been prolific in Europe this season, scoring six goals in five games during the group stage phase.
Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane, Football, Manchester United, Real Madrid
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