Kroos, Marcelo train with Real Madrid ahead of CL tie

Madrid, Dec 12: Germany midfielder Toni Kroos and Brazil defender Marcelo took part in Real Madrid's final training session on Tuesday ahead of their last Champions League group stage match against CSKA Moscow.

Kroos trained with a bandage on his right knee, while Marcelo worked intensively to improve his physical status before returning to play, reports Efe.

According to the Spanish club, Nacho, Sergio Reguilon and Mariano were "out jogging on the turf," while Casemiro trained separately having sprained his ankle on November 12.

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, French striker Karim Benzema and Welsh winger Gareth Bale took part in the session, led by coach Santiago Solari, along with the other available first team players.

Real Madrid is set to host CSKA Moscow on Wednesday at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium here.