Manchester United v Real Madrid: Phil Jones given time to prove fitness ahead of Champions League tie Jones, who earned plaudits for his performance in a defensive midfield role during the 1-1 draw in the round-of-16 first-leg tie on Feb 13, has been out of action since injuring his right ankle during the FA Cup fifth-round victory against Reading two weeks ago. Although the former Blackburn youngster is rated as having only an outside chance of facing Real Madrid on Tuesday night, Ferguson has been buoyed by Jones returning to light training on Friday and is prepared to allow him as much time as possible to declare himself fit to play. Rio Ferdinand, meanwhile, is expected to train on Monday after missing Saturday's 4-0 win against Norwich City with flu.