Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is making his presence felt again in the royal team's lineup recently, with clear indications of his continued inclusion in the starting lineup amid the decisions made by coach Álvaro Arbeloa.

These developments are good news for the player who recently reached his 200th match wearing the royal club's jersey (207 matches), despite never having a guaranteed spot in the lineup, even during his best periods, not to mention the difficult phases he has gone through in recent seasons.

The French star returned to the starting lineup against Real Sociedad after only sitting on the bench in Arbeloa's first two matches, the first in the Copa del Rey against Albacete and the second in the league against Levante. Since then, he has not been left out of the main squad, becoming the third element in the midfield alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde. He played the next three matches in full before being substituted 13 minutes before the end of last Saturday's game in preparation for the Benfica match.

Although what is happening is still in its early stages, this start holds special significance for the French player considering what he has experienced in recent years. Last season, while he was gradually regaining his form, he suffered a muscle injury in Getafe at the end of April, which ended his season early and deprived him of continuing in competitions, including the Club World Cup, at a time when the team was preparing for a new phase under the leadership of coach Alonso.

His beginning wasn't easy either, as he missed the first four league matches due to the same injury. Xabi Alonso also struggled to find his ideal position on the field. His best performance came during the El Clasico match at the Santiago Bernabeu when he played leaning towards the right side. He was then tried as a holding midfielder in Tchouameni's absence and also played as a left-back before Arbeloa returned him to his preferred position as a left central midfielder, where the best version of him began to emerge.

Camavinga's brilliance also caught attention in the away victory against Villarreal, where he filled in for Tchouaméni and the team delivered one of its best performances at a consistently challenging venue. This improvement coincided with the absence of the Englishman Jude Bellingham, which gave the French player more room to shine. However, Bellingham's anticipated return in the coming weeks will present Arbeloa with difficult decisions regarding midfield selections.

With his anticipated participation in Lisbon against Benfica tonight, Camavinga is set for a series of starting appearances that haven't been repeated since March 2024. What currently convinces the coaching staff is his ability to provide multiple solutions; he is exceptional at recovering the ball, advancing it forward with confidence, and possesses great tactical flexibility. Now, the Frenchman is looking forward to continuing this resurgence and solidifying his place within the Madrid lineup.