text: Cristiano Ronaldo looked in formidable form as he showed off his array of skills ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final against city rivals Atletico. The World Player of the Year pulled off a selection of back-heels and fancy flicks during Monday's training session, wowing forward partner Karim Benzema and sending Luka Modric to the floor. Real looked in good spirits after a successful weekend, during which they cut the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to just two points, and the European Champions were further boosted by the return from injury of Wales winger Gareth Bale. Cristiano Ronaldo pulls a face at Brazilian left back Marcelo during Real Madrid training on Monday morning . Ronaldo nonchalantly controls the ball with his heel as Karim Benzema looks on impressed . The Portuguese star was in the mood to show off his stunning skills as Real prepared for the Madrid derby . Ronaldo applauds a team-mate as Luka Modric watches on ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash . Portuguese defender Pepe claimed the success in the league will give Real a boost ahead of Tuesday's first leg, a repeat of last year's Champions League final. 'The two point [gap] gives us a lift,' he told AS ahead of the game. 'We will fight until the end, because that's just what we did to win La Decima. 'We must play against [Atletico Madrid] with intensity and humility, which is how we are playing now and how we did before the international break. We have to learn from our mistakes.' The Ballon d'Or winner keeps the ball away from James Rodriguez during a drill in Real Madrid training . Carlo Ancelotti is likely to call on his forward trio of Ronaldo, Benzema and Gareth Bale against Atletico . Bale missed out on Saturday's win over Eibar with an injury, but was back in training on Monday . Ronaldo jokes with compatriot Pepe as the Real Madrid stars looked to be enjoying themselves in training . Ronaldo controls the ball as Modric topples over backwards after doing the splits during the session . The two Madrid sides have already met six times this season, with Real yet to record a victory, losing both league matches, and twice being defeated on aggregate in cup competitions. However, Real are seven points clear of their rivals in the La Liga table, and will be confident ahead of their trip to the Vicente Calderon. Real will hope Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo can help reverse their shocking run against their rivals this year . James Rodriguez and Pepe are put through their paces as Real prepared for Tuesday's crucial showdown . Sergio Ramos hugs Fabio Coentrao as their team-mates watch on during Monday's session in Madrid .
target: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in Champions League clash on Tuesday .
  Madrid closed gap on league leaders Barcelona over the weekend .
  Gareth Bale returns to training ahead of crucial Madrid derby .
  Cristiano Ronaldo looking to add to his eight Champions League goals .
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