"Real" defender S. Khedira returned to the lineup © EuroFootball.com

Real Madrid defender Sami Khedira has recovered from injury and returned to training with the team.

In November, the German national team player suffered a cruciate ligament injury while in the national team camp and has not played since.

Also returning to training are two of Carlo Ancelotti's proteges - Marcelo and Sergio Ramos.

The coach hopes that S. Ramos will be able to help the team in Wednesday's "Copa del Rey" final against Barcelona, but Marcelo is unlikely to be seen on the field.

Team leader Cristiano Ronaldo missed Monday's training, so C. Ancelotti will have to manage without the Portuguese's help. Defender Alvaro Arbeloa and Jese Rodriguez have also been dropped from the squad.