Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits Eder Militao could start against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

The defender is back after suffering an ACL injury in August.

Ancelotti said: “Militão is back, which is the most important piece of news. He's available, he's trained well but he's not 100% because he still needs to play more football. He's recovered very well from the injury. He got injured in the game against Athletic in the first half of the season and now he's back against Athletic. Courtois' new injury was unlucky, but he'll be back as well."

“We have to take it one game at a time. He might get minutes tomorrow or he might not. His physical condition is good, his knee is fine and he just needs to get used to playing on a big pitch and with his teammates. He's recovered really well and we have to give him time to get back to his best.

“Militão is a very important player who helps us in many areas of the game. In the air, in the battles. I wouldn't rule him out completely. If we don't go with Militão, either Nacho or Tchouameni will play."