Carlo Ancelotti confirms 26-year-old Real Madrid star has a good chance of starting against Bayern Munich

Arda Guler stole the show in his first La Liga start as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedade at the Reale Arena on Friday night, but it was also an important occasion for Eder Militao, who made his first start in more than eight months.

Militao tore his anterior cruciate ligament against Athletic Club in MD1, and after a seven-month layoff, came off the bench against the same opponents in March. Further sub-appearances against Mallorca, Manchester City and Barcelona followed, but against Real was the first start that Carlo Ancelotti launched him from the start.

The Italian was very happy with Militao's performance, and told the media post-match (via MD) that he is in contention for a place in the starting lineup when Real Madrid travel to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

“Militao is back and he played very well. It is an option I have for Munich (to start him), and I will evaluate it in the coming days. He is gradually returning to his best level – he is not yet at 100% , but he has time to improve.”

It will be either Militao or Nacho Fernandez who starts alongside Antonio Rudiger at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. The latter was excellent against Man City two weeks ago, so he is the likely candidate to play Real Madridespecially with Militao who is still not completely match sharp.