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Hazard nears Real Madrid return with Chelsea reunion in sight

Eden Hazard is expected to make his return from injury for Real Madrid against Betis this week.

The Belgian star has been out of action since mid-March, when he was substituted just 15 minutes in the clash against Elche because of another hip problem.

Hazard, 30, has been limited to just nine appearances in La Liga this season because of injuries and he has needed time to reset his body.

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