Real Madrid allows itself the license to dream big, and aspires to be able to win a new Champions League trophy, which would already be the fifteenth. Although they are not the main candidates for the title, a responsibility that falls on the current champion, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are clear contenders. Because they are the kings of the competition, and they are also achieving great results this season.
An example of this is that they won the Spanish Super Cup, sweeping Barça in the final a few weeks ago, and they are fighting for the leadership of La Liga EA Sports against the surprising Girona. Players like Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, Antonio Rüdiger, Rodrygo Goes and especially Jude Bellingham are at an excellent level, and are not suffering from the numerous injuries that have occurred. And in the round of 16, they will have an a priori simple tie against RB Leipzig.
They have not signed anyone in this winter market to reinforce the squad, against all odds, but ‘Carletto’ may have new faces in the final stretch of the season, that is, when the decisive matches of the Champions League arrive. And the first is none other than Eder Militao, that before breaking the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, he was the undisputed starter, and the leader of the defense. So it was a very painful loss.
Eder Militao/ Photo: EFE
Although the performance of the rearguard has been really good, the Brazilian international is greatly missed. Nacho Fernández is not a top-level player, and at the Santiago Bernabéu they do not have enough alternatives for that demarcation. But they trust that the ‘3’ can return soon, since he has already been able to exercise on the pitch, and is recovering in record time. Therefore, he may have some minutes starting in March or April, when the key moment of the season arrives.
They won’t force it either, but the sensations are good, and the medical staff are convinced that the former Porto and Sao Paulo player may soon be available for Ancelotti again.
Madrid also has hope with Thibaut Courtois
Madrid is crossing its fingers so that Militao can reappear soon, and he doesn’t lose hope with Thibaut Courtois either. Although his injury was more complicated, as his meniscus was also affected, his rehabilitation is also going really well, and he could arrive in time for a hypothetical Champions League final.
Thibaut Courtois/ Foto: Europa Press
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2024-02-04 15:15:20
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