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Tom Gott

Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso Receive Huge Injury Boost for Villarreal Duel

Real Madrid welcomed injured defender Éder Militão back to training on Thursday as they continued their preparations for Saturday’s crucial game against Villarreal.

The Brazilian was forced off at half-time of the harrowing 5–2 defeat to Atlético Madrid last weekend, when the score was still 2–2, after blocking a powerful strike from Alexander Sørloth left him in pain. He was rested for the midweek 5–0 win over Kairat Almaty in the Champions League.

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