Gerrard boost for Liverpool

The England midfielder has been out for the past three weeks with a hamstring injury, but now he could be fit for the Bernabeu encounter.

However, it remains to be seen whether the 29-year-old will be able to make Rafa Benitez's starting line-up or make the bench.

Gerrard was expected to return in Liverpool's recent Premiership draw with Manchester City, but Benitez decided not to risk him.