See the world's best show off tricks and flicks as Real prepare for Rivals clash in tomorrow's UCL

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo pulls a face at Brazilian left back Marcelo during Real Madrid training on Monday morning

 

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.

Ronaldo nonchalantly controls the ball with his heel as Karim Benzema looks on impressed

 

Ronaldo applauds a team-mate as Luka Modric watches on ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash

 

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.

Bale missed out on Saturday's win over Eibar with an injury, but was back in training on Monday

 

Carlo Ancelotti is likely to call on his forward trio of Ronaldo, Benzema and Gareth Bale against Atletico

 

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.

James Rodriguez and Pepe are put through their paces as Real prepared for Tuesday's crucial showdown

 

Ronaldo jokes with compatriot Pepe as the Real Madrid stars looked to be enjoying themselves in training

 

'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

 

Real will hope Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo can help reverse their shocking run against their rivals this year

Ronaldo controls the ball as Modric topples over backwards after doing the splits during the session

 

Sergio Ramos hugs Fabio Coentrao as their team-mates watch on during Monday's session in Madrid

 

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.