Overview
- Introduced in the 75th minute for Arda Guler, he featured in Real Madrid's 3-2 LaLiga victory over Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu for his first appearance since Feb. 1.
- He described the hamstring recovery as seven weeks that left him "very sad for a long time" but said he is happy to be back training with teammates.
- He has been named to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the upcoming international break.
- He credited the Bernabéu atmosphere for lifting the team and praised Vinícius Júnior and Fede Valverde for stepping up during injury spells in the squad.
- His campaign has been limited to 15 LaLiga starts after summer shoulder surgery and a thigh issue against Rayo Vallecano, while results have improved under Álvaro Arbeloa, including knocking out Manchester City in the Champions League.