It’s the headline of the morning in Valdebebas—and one of the biggest stories of the season. Eder Militão will be sidelined for four months after suffering a serious injury to his left hamstring, with damage to the proximal tendon. The club estimates his recovery at four months (best case, three and a half). In short: Militão is out until April 2026.
That means he could miss up to 30 matches, including the entire Copa del Rey (except a possible final), the Spanish Super Cup, the Bernabéu derby, and the Champions League through the quarterfinals. Half a season—if not more—without one of Madrid’s defensive anchors.
How it happened
The injury struck late in the first half last night against Celta. Pablo Durán broke free on a counterattack, Militão sprinted to stop him, and as the play reached the box… disaster. A sharp pain, a grimace, his hand clutching his left hamstring. Vinícius Jr. immediately signaled for a substitution. The MRI scheduled for Monday confirmed the worst.
Which games will Militao miss?
Third injury this season
This is Militão’s third trip to the infirmary this season. The first was minor—a heavy knock in the derby that kept him out of the trip to Almaty but not the next match against Villarreal. Then came November 18, in Brazil’s friendly against Tunisia: a tear in his right adductor, costing him two games (Elche and Athens). Now, this latest setback is far more severe.
60% of the defense, KO
The numbers are staggering. Real Madrid currently has six injured players—all of them, defenders:
That’s 60% of the back line unavailable.
Radiography
Who’s left standing?
Only four defenders remain fit: Antonio Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras, and Fran García. Two center backs and two left-backs. The situation forces Madrid to lean heavily on its academy. Joan Martínez will stay with the first team, and more youth players are expected to be called up. Federico Valverde may have to fill in at right-back, Tchouameni could see minutes at center back, and Eduardo Camavinga might return to left-back—especially for the upcoming trip to Mendizorroza, where Carreras and Fran García are suspended.
Six defenders down. The latest blow: Militão. Out until April.
juninprs
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good
Muycdekost
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listed all real Madrid players and Barcelona players you get only 7 players 1- Raphina 2- Rushford 3- Goalkeeper 4- Kounde 5- Lewandowski 6 6- De jong 7- Christian
Muycdekost
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Real Madrid players were hated by Spain referees because must of their players comes from Different countries, so referees they don't care about real Madrid players fouls please please take this comment of mind as important message,
Mabacopy
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bad news for us
Sepaiktuz
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only had😈
calvin1988
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militao is the heart of madrid defence when I saw he go down I was like that's it there
kay_zee_kai
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these defenders are always injured
bwambamo
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all the signals show, Aloso will be sacked.
AdrianShion
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it's time for king Ramos come back. he's free and can temporarily fix the leaky defense
Hritangshu93
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That's really unfortunate for a team when you have players injured especially your defence...... that's a serious problem especially at this stage of the footballing year when you are playing almost all the decisive games......Militao is now officially out for the rest of the season......I guess Madrid will be signing a new CB in this transfer window..... anyway quick recovery Militao......
Liwbcimopu
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sa koy
HassanEbuye
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fuck u
HassanEbuye
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next line-up
tetbcerz
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Waldron unfhchh
Ronabemnos
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They will get the same medicine 💊 Barca got at the start of the season 😂
jipbdlrty
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Soo sorry I pray for a speed recovery
Ziaaklou
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last time it was Barca, now it's Madrid's turn😂😂😂
Jobacipry
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Nuaeisz
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Madrid should have sell Alaba and bring Konathe
NatureMtenga
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mbape
Ophysia6921
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six defenders is much mehn, feel real pity for real Madrid.
Nadeemhasan24
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So this is the great Squad planning of Perez??? pathetic how everyone says madrid is the best club and all and when it comes to spending and signing players we have become worse than elche and girona... how i miss the galactico era when we could have signed anyone we want
Edooo87
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Mezeklty
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It's is turn by turn....
Siuclmnoz
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baki
Yorokiri
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What's going on, Real Madrid needs to buy defenders for their defenders 🤣 just kidding, get well bro🙏
San83
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Me looking for TAA name
Vekacdisty
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RM can take Konate now. he is useless anyway
Viobdikopz
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please please let Push to sign other defense it's turning again as last season 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Elishaphiri
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Where is Rodrygo ?? And wishing him a quick recovery
rico_prodigy447
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sick team