Relief for Real Madrid as Aurelien Tchouameni cleared to face Elche

Real Madrid have been handed a welcome boost with news that Aurelien Tchouameni has avoided a serious injury scare and is fit to play against Elche.

Reporter Alvaro Esteban claims medical tests showed no major damage after the midfielder took a knock to his ankle in the 3-0 Champions League win over Manchester City. The incident initially raised fears among fans, given how important Tchouameni has become to the team this season.

He is expected to be available for selection in La Liga tomorrow, although head coach Alvaro Arbeloa may still choose to manage his minutes. With the decisive second leg against City coming up next week, resting Tchouameni or bringing him off the bench remains a real option to keep him fresh.

The French international has grown into a key figure in Madrid’s midfield, praised for his consistency, reading of the game and defensive presence.

His availability eases some of the pressure on Arbeloa as Madrid juggle domestic commitments with a demanding European campaign. For supporters, the update is a relief at a crucial stage of the season.
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