Good news for Real Madrid, Hazard and Asensio are already running on the pitch Real Madrid A further step in their recovery

Valdebebas played host to a most welcome sight on Monday morning, with Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio both being pictured running on the pitch, as they look to recover from their respective injuries.

The pair had been back at Valdebebas since last week, but Monday was the first occasion when the pair were running in boots, and not trainers.

This boost of good news is encouraging for Real Madrid supporters who hope to see both return to action before the end of the season.

One negative was the absence of Sergio Ramos, who worked inside the training facility, and is unlikely to play in the Copa del Rey clash with Unionistas.

Karim Benzema trained without any issues, as did James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale, although none of the trio were in the squad for the trip to Sevilla.