Beckham returns to Real squad

David Beckham and Argentine defender Walter Samuel will return to the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's league game against Albacete, the club said on Saturday.

Beckham has not played since fracturing his ribs playing for England in a World Cup qualifier against Wales last month.

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The duo are now training alongside their teammates, the club's website reported.

Real hope to have Beckham at peak fitness for the key Primera Liga match against arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona at the end of next week. The Madrid club are second in the table, seven points behind.