Militao's return revives Real Madrid's hopes ahead of the Bayern Munich clash

Reports indicate that Brazilian defender Eder Militao could break into Real Madrid's starting lineup for the highly anticipated clash against Bayern Munich, one of the season's most crucial matches . The duo of Antonio Rudiger and Dejan Hoesen formed the backbone of Real Madrid's defense for much of 2016, with the German consistently starting and Hoesen improving after a shaky start to the season . However, things changed following the recent defeat against Real Mallorca, which was followed by a standout performance from Militao, including a goal . According to Marca, coach Alvaro Arbeloa was very impressed with the Brazilian defender's performance, boosting his chances of returning to the starting eleven against Bayern Munich . Militao's impressive form is expected to prompt Arbeloa to consider starting him, potentially relegating Hoesen to the bench if Rudiger retains his place in the starting eleven . Real Madrid's management is counting on Militao's experience and defensive solidity, in addition to his composure in big matches, especially in a match as big as the Bayern Munich game.