The manager of Real Madrid expressed confidence in the return of the injured pair once the international break concludes, potentially making them available for the club’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City next month. Courtois sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) just before the commencement of the 2023/24 season, while Militao encountered a similar injury to his left knee during the club’s season opener against Athletic Club.
In discussions with journalists, the Italian coach remarked, “They have commenced training with the team this week, and we plan to utilize this break for friendly matches against the youth team. I believe they will be fit for the match on the 31st (against Athletic Bilbao). We won’t risk their fitness, and they are progressing very positively.”
Los Blancos are preparing to confront the reigning European champions in a repeat of last season’s semi-final, which saw Pep Guardiola’s side emerge victorious with a 5-1 aggregate score. The first leg of the quarter-final clash is scheduled for April 9 at Santiago Bernabeu, with the second leg set to take place at the Etihad Stadium on April 17.
Ancelotti’s squad, currently leading the table by seven points, will next face Osasuna in a crucial league encounter on Saturday.
Thibaut Courtois
BelgiumThis season he played in total 31 times for 2790 minutes for La Liga.
He made 83 saves and conceded 28 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 69 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 60 goals and conceding 18.
Éder Militão
BrazilThis season he played in total once for 50 minutes for La Liga.
Éder Militão didn’t score any goal for Real Madrid. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 69 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 60 goals and conceding 18.
