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Amanda Langell

‘A Game-Changing Player’—Forgotten Real Madrid Star Returns for Crucial Stretch

Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed defender Éder Militão is back available after nearly four months stuck in the infirmary.

The Brazilian, who suffered a torn hamstring in early December, finally returned to full team training and has been given the green light by the medical staff to end his time on the sidelines. Militão made the trip to Mallorca on Friday for what could be his first appearance in 2026.

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