Summer signing Eden Hazard has had a rough start to his career with Real Madrid, missing significant time due to various injuries. After a three-month absence due to an ankle microfracture, the Belgian star returned to the Madrid lineup in his team’s 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.
Hazard started on the left-wing for the Spanish club, playing 73 minutes before being taken off for Vinicius Jr. with Madrid leading 2-1.
The Belgian impressed during his return from injury, making life difficult for Celta’s defenders. While Hazard didn’t provide any assists or score a goal on Sunday night, he dribbled masterfully around defenders and created opportunities for his team to score.
The 29-year-old is expected to be a key piece of Real Madrid’s stretch run towards a La Liga title and in the Champions League. Los Blancos find themselves on top of La Liga, with only one point separating them from second-place FC Barcelona.
Hazard returns just in time for Real Madrid’s Champions League Round of 16 tie against Manchester City, whose first leg will be held in the Spanish capital next week.
Real Madrid hopes that its $108 million summer signing will improve his team’s attack and lead his team to at least one title before the end of the season.
