Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been sorely missed in recent weeks after suffering a hamstring injury on November 28 during a Champions League clash with Liverpool.

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 The Frenchman was forced off in the 57th minute and hasn’t featured since, prompting Dani Ceballos to step into the starting lineup. Ceballos has performed well in Camavinga’s absence, including a strong showing against Atalanta in Bergamo.

According to MARCA’s Santiago Siguero, Camavinga has made significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return next week. His potential comeback aligns with Real Madrid’s participation in the Intercontinental Cup in Doha, Qatar, on December 18. The opponent will be determined after Pachuca faces Al-Ahly on December 14, following Pachuca’s 3-0 victory over Botafogo.

While Real Madrid is unlikely to field their full-strength lineup in Qatar, the match could serve as a valuable opportunity to ease Camavinga back into action. With a trophy on the line, expect a mix of key starters and rotation players in the squad for the midweek fixture.