Real Madrid has confirmed a new injury for Éder Militao, who will be out of the fields for four months. The Brazilian defender suffered a muscle tear in the biceps femoris of the left leg with involvement of the proximal tendon. The diagnosis came after an MRI performed after the match against Celta de Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Militao was injured in the 21st minute of the match corresponding to matchday 15 of LaLiga EA Sports, while trying to avoid a shot from striker Pablo Durán. This is the third consecutive season in which Militao suffers a long-term injury. In the 2024/25 season, it took eight months to recover from a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with damage to the meniscus of the right knee. Since his first serious injury, the Brazilian has only played 46 matches out of the 146 that Real Madrid has played. His return is expected in April 2026, which means he will miss the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey, a large part of LaLiga, and the decisive phase of the UEFA Champions League. The absence of Militao represents a new challenge for coach Xabi Alonso, who will have to reorganize the defense in a schedule with important commitments. The player, considered key in the defense, will begin a new recovery process.Following tests carried out on our player Éder Militão by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture in the femoral biceps of the left leg with involvement of the proximal tendon. Awaiting evolution.
Official statement from Real Madrid
