KEY POINTS

  • Eder Militao is one of Zinedine Zidane's rising stars for Real Madrid
  • The 22-year-old is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming matchup against Mallorca
  • Real Madrid and Barcelona are on a tight race for the first seed in the La Liga standings

The La Liga season is back and Real Madrid has been in top form, as they remain undefeated ever since the games resumed. The team has been performing well and will face against Mallorca in the coming matchup.

For Zinedine Zidane’s club, one player expected to be a pivotal piece in the team is the young center back Eder Militao. The 22-year-old is booming with potential and has been a reliable contributor for Real Madrid. With Sergio Ramos suffering a minor injury, Zidane will most likely field Militao with more minutes in their upcoming match against Mallorca.

Per The Real Champs, Militao is expected to become one of the key players of the team in years to come. With his ability to shut down opponents and move around the pitch with finesse and agility, the former Spanish Super Cup winner has a bright future ahead of him.

Throughout his stay with Los Blancos, he has only suited up for 15 appearances. While he’s still young, his defensive skills are considered phenomenal and are seen as an asset for any team. The way he anticipates the opposing team’s offense and knows where to position himself serves as an advantage for the Brazilian rising star.

Their last meeting against Mallorca saw Militao step up with three tackles and four interceptions. The same energy is expected from him in their next matchup.

Given how tightly contested the La Liga season has been, Real Madrid would greatly benefit from Militao’s defensive capabilities. The La Liga season is back right where it left off and continues to be a close affair between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The week has featured a back and forth exchange in the team standings with Real Madrid and Barcelona exchanging positions at the top spot.

It will be interesting to see how Real Madrid moves forward in the remaining games of the season. With players such as Militao ready to step up for Zidane, the team is looking to end the campaign on a strong note.

View of Real Madrid's logo after the club was placd in quarantine over the coronavirus
View of Real Madrid's logo after the club was placd in quarantine over the coronavirus AFP / Franck FIFE