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Caroline Weir joined Real Madrid from Manchester City in 2022 Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has expressed her delight at putting "the most challenging time in my career" behind her by scoring a double for Real Madrid on her return from nearly a year on the sidelines through injury. The 29-year-old also supplied an assist as Real opened the Primera Division Femenina with a 5-0 thrashing of hosts Espanyol. Weir rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament during Scotland's Nations League match with Belgium last September. "What a rollercoaster the last 11 months have been, " she said on Instagram. "Definitely the most challenging time in my career filled with so many ups and downs. "Rehab is relentless, but I tried my best to embrace the challenge - easier said than done sometimes - and have learned a lot along the way. "I had thought about the moment I'd be back playing in a competitive match many times and some days it genuinely felt like it would never come, but it has. " Scottish Football Association US Open final: Sinner v Fritz for men's title - live text Nations League: Fernandes shot eludes Gunn to level for Portugal against Scotland Smith thrills but Sri Lanka favourites to win Test Unlock the hidden world of couples' relationships Follow the emotional struggles and successes in riveting, raw reality Will Miriam find adventure and inspiration down under? She's on a quest to embrace her true self on Australia's sunny shores Rose Ayling-Ellis uncovers her family history Will she find her Italian ancestry she has heard a rumour about? Tom Hanks stars in an intense thriller based on true events. Video Tom Hanks stars in an intense thriller based on true events When the MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked by Somali pirates, the crew's bravery is tested to the limit What now for Clarke as Scotland's ongoing deterioration continues? 'Time for Scotland rebuild? Or can this team reach World Cup? ' Do Scotland's problems lie away from the national team? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics The impressive XI who could have played for England 'Sumptuous stuff' - best shots of Smith's 'terrific' 67. Video'Sumptuous stuff' - best shots of Smith's 'terrific' 67 Sabalenka 'living best life' after solving US Open struggles Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England 'Don't take the mickey' - Vaughan warns England £30m a year - why F1 designer is one of sport's highest-earning Britons What questions do Clarke's Scots face in Portugal? 'He even laid out cones in warm-up' - 5 live experts on Carsley Urgency, energy and detail - Bellamy's new beginnings excite Wales The best pictures from the 2024 Paralympics Chasing the dream - how do you parent young football stars? Nuguse pips Ingebrigtsen in thrilling 1500m finish. Video Nuguse pips Ingebrigtsen in thrilling 1500m finish Watch: Pole vaulter Duplantis beats Warholm in 100m race. Video Watch: Pole vaulter Duplantis beats Warholm in 100m race Joyce throws fastest strikeout recorded in Major League Baseball. Video Joyce throws fastest strikeout recorded in Major League Baseball 'Why 'cheat code' Chiefs have tools to complete Super Bowl three-peat' F1 Q&A: Can Red Bull recover from loss in form? 'A quartet of wins that show money doesn't buy golfing glory' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.