Carlo Ancelotti expects Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao to return to action after the international break.

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• Courtois & Militao set to return after international break
• Could play against Man City in Champions League
• Suffered ACL injuries at the start of the season

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Real Madrid manager claimed that he expects the injured duo to return to action once the international break is over which means they could be available for the club's Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City next month. Courtois ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) right before the start of the 2023/24 season. Militao suffered a similar injury on his left knee in the club's season opener against Athletic Club.

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• WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

  Speaking to reporters, the Italian boss said, "They have started working with the team this week, we will take advantage of this break to do friendlies against the youth team. I think they will be ready for the match on the 31st (against Athletic Bilbao). We won’t take any risks. They are doing very well."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Los Blancos are all set to face the reigning European champions in a rematch of last season's semi-final which Pep Guardiola's side won 5-1 on aggregate. The first leg of the quarter-final clash will be played on April 9 at Santiago Bernabeu while the Etihad will host the second leg on April 17.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

  Ancelotti's side, who are seven points clear at the top of the table, will next take on Osasuna in a crucial league clash on Saturday.

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