Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe return to training at Real Madrid with Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Martin Odegaard joining them ahead of new season

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe returned to Real Madrid on Wednesday to complete the European champions' squad as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign in 11 days' time.

The Portuguese pair have enjoyed a period of extended leave to recover from their international exertions in winning Euro 2016 last month.

Both players were allowed to miss Tuesday night's UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla but were back at the club's Valdebebas while their team-mates took the day off.




Cristiano Ronaldo was welcomed back to Real Madrid training by Zinedine Zidane




Ronaldo and Portugal team-mate Pepe were back at the club's base for a low-key session




The Portuguese pair pose for a photo together out on the pitch at Valdebebas




Ronaldo, who suffered a knee injury in the final of Euro 2016, spent some time in the gym

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Tuesday, August 16: Stade de Reims (H - friendly)

Sunday, August 21: Real Sociedad (A)

Saturday, August 27: Celta Vigo (H)

Saturday, September 10: Osasuna (H)

Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Martin Odegaard were also at Real's headquarters on the outskirts of Madrid as they work up their fitness for the new season.

Ronaldo and Pepe took part in a short indoor session before heading outside for some running while also spending some time in the Valdebebas gym.

Manager Zinedine Zidane oversaw the sessions, resuming work just hours after the Super Cup celebrations in Trondheim, Norway.

His team triumphed despite the absence of some of their most-notable stars but the Frenchman will be glad to welcome back the talents of Ronaldo and Pepe.

The former was always likely to miss the clash with Sevilla after suffering a serious knee injury in the final of Euro 2016 while the latter was afforded some extra time off after a strenuous season.

Both players helped Real to win the Champions League, beating Atletico Madrid in the final, before going all the way with Portugal.




Gareth Bale was also present at Valdebebas and received his UEFA Super Cup medal




Ronaldo, Pepe and Bale's team-mates won the Super Cup in their absence on Tuesday




Sergio Ramos lifts the Super Cup at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim, Norway


Zidane is still looking to add to his squad after missing out on Paul Pogba to Manchester United but said on Tuesday night that he was confident in the group he currently has at his disposal, boosted by the return of the Portuguese duo.

'We've got a big enough squad, that's for sure,' Zidane said. 'If we're not able to sign anyone we've got the numbers in the squad and there are four of five who weren't here today.

'We've got young players and others who've got the experience. The most important thing is the group and our squad has got depth to it.'




Zidane got straight back to work after leading Real to their Super Cup triumph




The Real Madrid manager was ambushed by his players during his press conference

Club president Florentino Perez also spoke about Real's recruitment plan on Wednesday, hinting that there could be no further additions while praising the impact of Real's players at the European Championship in France.

'We've got an extraordinary squad,' Perez said. 'We've still got to work very hard and our ambition is always to win it all. We've got a great player in every position on the pitch.




Club president Florentino Perez has praised Real's squad but cast doubts on additions

'Up until August 31 anything can happen, but we're really satisfied with the players that we've got. It's very difficult to improve our squad.

'We've got the best players in every position, as was seen at the European Championship.'

Real face Stade de Reims in their final friendly, the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy match, on Tuesday before travelling to Real Sociedad on the opening weekend of La Liga on Sunday, August 21.