Cristiano Ronaldo and Co wrap up warm as Real Madrid train in chilly Melbourne for the first time ahead of pre-season tournament

  • Real Madrid are in Melbourne, Australia ahead of participating in the International Champions Cup
  • Rafa Benitez's side face Roma on Saturday and Manchester City six days later before flying out to China 
  • The Spanish giants then complete the tournament with two friendlies against AC Milan and Inter Milan
  • The squad were put through their paces on Tuesday for the first time since arriving Down Under on Sunday

By Nicholas Godden for MailOnline

Published: 04:56 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 08:20 EST, 14 July 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and the rest of the Real Madrid squad took part in their first training session on Tuesday since arriving in Australia for their pre-season tour.

The squad touched down in Melbourne on Sunday ahead of the International Champions Cup but Ronaldo travelled separately and linked up with his team-mates at the hotel later the same day.

Real will take on Roma on Saturday before facing Manchester City six days later. The squad then fly to China for a further two friendlies before the end of the month against Inter Milan and AC Milan to complete the pre-season tournament.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in his first training session of pre-season after arriving in Melbourne

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in his first training session of pre-season after arriving in Melbourne

Portugal international Ronaldo shows off his skills as the Real squad were put through their paces at AAMI Park on Tuesday

Portugal international Ronaldo shows off his skills as the Real squad were put through their paces at AAMI Park on Tuesday

Ronaldo gives the thumbs-up as he works in the gym alongside the club's new signing Danilo, a summer acquisition from Porto

Ronaldo gives the thumbs-up as he works in the gym alongside the club's new signing Danilo, a summer acquisition from Porto

Ronaldo travelled to Melbourne separately from the rest of the squad on Sunday ahead of a friendly against Roma next Saturday

Ronaldo travelled to Melbourne separately from the rest of the squad on Sunday ahead of a friendly against Roma next Saturday

New Real Madrid head coach Rafa Benitez put his players through their paces at AAMI Park during the first of two sessions Down Under as the squad worked in the gym and on the training pitch.

Ronaldo and several other players were wearing snoods and gloves during the session in a bid to beat the unusually low temperatures in Melbourne - the city is experiencing some of the coldest weather in recent years.

The Portugal international, who was met with a warm greeting from Bale and Benitez at the team hotel on Sunday, gave the thumbs-up as he posed alongside new signing Danilo on an exercise bike in the gym.

Wales international Bale, who will be hoping the change of manager can kickstart his return to form after a disappointing campaign last season that saw him criticised by supporters, was pictured pulling off some fancy flicks during the session.

Gareth Bale gets his foot on the ball as the players build their fitness ahead of four matches as part of the International Champions Cup

Gareth Bale gets his foot on the ball as the players build their fitness ahead of four matches as part of the International Champions Cup

The Wales international stretches as he attempts to bring the ball under control during the first of two training sessions on Tuesday

The Wales international stretches as he attempts to bring the ball under control during the first of two training sessions on Tuesday

Bale, who will be hoping to put the disappointment of last season behind him, tries to deceive Raphael Varane with a trick

Bale, who will be hoping to put the disappointment of last season behind him, tries to deceive Raphael Varane with a trick

Ronaldo and left back Marcelo play a game of keep-ups in the weights room of the gym at AAMI Park on Tuesday

Ronaldo and left back Marcelo play a game of keep-ups in the weights room of the gym at AAMI Park on Tuesday

Sergio Ramos, who continues to be linked with a summer move to Manchester United, also took part in training on Tuesday and reports in the Spanish press claim that Real Madrid will not entertain the thought of selling one of their most experienced players.

The 29-year-old defender has been identified as a top target by Louis van Gaal this summer after he told Real Madrid he wanted to leave, but United have a tough job on their hands trying to convince them to sell.

Luka Modric keeps warm with a hat and gloves as Melbourne experiences some of its coldest weather in recent years

Luka Modric keeps warm with a hat and gloves as Melbourne experiences some of its coldest weather in recent years

Ramos is likely to become Madrid's new captain following the departure of goalkeeper Iker Casillas to Porto. In Spain the role is generally awarded to the longest-serving player of the club.

Teenage sensation Martin Odegaard has also travelled with the squad for the pre-season tour and will be given a chance to impress new coach Benitez but it remains likely that the 16-year-old will be loaned out this season to gain first-team experience. 

Real Madrid teenager Martin Odegaard goes through some exercises as the players prepare for the training session

Real Madrid teenager Martin Odegaard goes through some exercises as the players prepare for the training session

Odegaard, 16, looks to receive the ball as he is closed down by defender Pepe during a game of keep-ball

Odegaard, 16, looks to receive the ball as he is closed down by defender Pepe during a game of keep-ball

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