Reyes Returns In Time For Derby José Antonio Reyes has recovered from injury in time for the derby encounter against his former club Real Madrid on S

The 24-year-old has shaken off an ankle problem to make himself available to coach Javier Aguirre for the eagerly anticipated encounter.

After picking up the knock in the Copa del Rey game on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey game against Real Valladolid, it was touch and go whether he would be ready.

While Reyes may be included in the squad, it is unlikely that he will make the starting line-up and will have to be content with a place on the bench.

There was more good news for Atlético as Leo Franco, Giorgios Seitaridis, Zé Castro and José Manuel Jurado are all set to train on Saturday morning.

Reyes left Madrid in the summer despite Los Merengues being confident of being able to persuade him to make his loan move from Arsenal permanent.

Instead, he opted to move across town and sign for Atlético where he has helped the club into the top four and to the latter stages of the UEFA Cup.