Real Madrid handed huge boost as key player returns to field
The Brazil international picked up an ACL problem in his side's opening match of the current campaign against Athletic last August.
However, he has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks, and Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said before the international break that the centre-back was in line to return against Ernesto Valverde's team.
Militao was introduced in the 92nd minute of the match, taking the place of Dani Carvajal, and he revealed his delight at being back on the field.
«I can't explain the happiness. It's been tough for me. I thought about this moment many times. It had to be at the Bernabeu. The fans… beautiful. All the players helped me and supported me. It's a family. Thank you everyone,» he said after the clash in the Spanish capital.
Ancelotti, meanwhile, branded Militao «one of the best in the world».
«Eder Militao is one of the best in the world. Of course, he needs time to get his form back but it's important to have him back,» Ancelotti told reporters during his post-match press conference.
Real Madrid secured all three points against Athletic courtesy of a double from Rodrygo, with the Brazil international opening the scoring in the eighth minute before registering again in the 73rd.
«The truth is that I'm much more happier for Militao's return than my two goals,» Rodrygo said after the clash on Sunday, which allowed Real Madrid to re-open an eight-point lead over second-placed Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
Real Madrid will not play again until the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City on April 9, but
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