Real Madrid have been dealt a major setback after Brazilian centre-back Éder Militão suffered a tear in the biceps femoris muscle of his left leg, with the injury extending to the tendon, club sources revealed on Sunday.
The setback, described as a “significant muscular-tendon complication,” is expected to rule the defender out for three to four months, a timeline that sidelines him for a crucial phase of the season.
Militão, who had only recently fought his way back to full form, sustained the injury during training, sending shockwaves through the Madrid camp. Medical assessments confirmed the severity, leaving the club’s defensive options stretched as they enter a demanding run of fixtures.
The Brazilian’s absence will test Carlo Ancelotti’s backline depth, with Real Madrid now forced to rely heavily on Antonio Rüdiger and Nacho while monitoring the recovery of other squad members.
For Militão, the road to recovery begins again—another frustrating chapter in a season marked by physical battles. For Madrid, it’s a reminder that the title race just became a lot more complicated.
