Morning, Niall McCague here with everything you need to know in the world of sport …
TOP STORY
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Cristiano Ronaldo will have recovered from his ankle injury in time to face Liverpool in the Champions League final later this month.
The club’s all-time record goalscorer was replaced at half-time of Sunday’s 2-2 Clasico draw with Barcelona after being injured while scoring his side’s first equaliser.
Real have not announced how long they expect the Portugal international to be sidelined for, but Zidane believes Ronaldo – and fellow walking wounded Isco and Dani Carjaval – will be fine to face Jurgen Klopp’s Reds on May 26.
FOOTBALL
There’s a huge old fashioned six-pointer in the Premier League tonight as Swansea host Southampton – with a win for either side virtually securing their top-flight status.
Here, we look at what is still to be settled in England.
CRICKET
Sunrisers Hyderabad defended another low total in IPL 2018 as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by five runs on Monday to all but end the playoff hopes of Virat Kohli‘s men.
In tonight’s game, Rajasthan Royals take on Kings XI Punjab for the second time in three days (18:30).
REGIONAL
Henk ten Cate is “optimistic” his Al Jazira charges can travel to Tehran next week and complete their daunting 2018 AFC Champions League mission at Persepolis.
In cycling, stage four of the Giro d’Italia is well underway with the peloton tackling a hilly 202km ride from Catania to Caltagirone.
FEATURE OF THE DAY
Next year’s Asian Cup provides the UAE with a perfect chance to rise from their slumber and remind the world of their undoubted but as yet unrealised talent.
Matt Jones has more on the prestigious tournament, which is set to take place in the Emirates in early 2019.
SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP
There’s a “David and Goliath” encounter in French football this evening as giants Paris Saint-Germain go up against third division Les Herbiers, a team who are battling relegation, in the Coupe de France final.
Our graphic perfectly sums up the mis-match between the two sides!
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT
IPL: Rajasthan Royals Kings XI Punjab 18:30
Premier League: Swansea v Southampton 22:45
Coupe de France final: Paris Saint-Germain v Les Herbiers 23:05
