In yet another cruel blow to a career plagued by injuries, Eder Militao has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season after suffering a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. Following tests carried out on Eder Militao by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. The Brazilian defender will now focus entirely on recovering in time to represent his country at the 2026 World Cup.
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How the Injury Occurred
After 45 minutes, Eder Militao went down awkwardly. The Brazilian had just looped a shot inside the box onto the bar following a Jude Bellingham cross. Militao, grimacing, immediately signalled for a substitution. After being substituted in the 45th minute, the Brazilian was diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg, Real Madrid reported in a statement on their website.
Official Real Madrid Statement
“Following tests carried out today on our player Eder Militao by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. His recovery will be monitored.”
Injury Details and Timeline
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Injury Type | Muscle injury (Biceps Femoris) |
| Leg Affected | Left |
| Recovery Period | Approximately 4 weeks |
| Season Status | Ruled Out |
| World Cup Availability | Expected to be fit |
| Brazil’s First Match | June 13, 2026 vs Morocco |
According to journalist Arancha Rodriguez, both Militao and Guler could miss the rest of the season. A four-week recovery period is expected for both players, and Real Madrid’s final La Liga match of the campaign is set for May 24 against Athletic Bilbao.
Matches Eder Militao Will Miss
Los Blancos are next in action against Real Betis on Friday night, before facing Espanyol, Barcelona, Real Oviedo, Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao in May.
| Date | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Real Betis | La Liga |
| May 3 | Espanyol | La Liga |
| May 10 | Barcelona | La Liga (El Clásico) |
| May 14 | Real Oviedo | La Liga |
| May 18 | Sevilla | La Liga |
| May 24 | Athletic Bilbao | La Liga |
World Cup 2026 Remains the Priority
However, there is not believed to be any danger of either player missing out on the 2026 World Cup, with Militao in line to represent Brazil and Guler set to play for Turkey. The priority is the FIFA World Cup. Éder Militão vows to be fit for the World Cup. Five-time winners Brazil begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 in New York.
A Devastating Injury History
The defender has now suffered a long-term injury in his last three seasons in a white shirt; he recovered from back-to-back ACL tears only to return to the infirmary with a torn hamstring.
| Season | Injury | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Left ACL Tear | 7-8 months |
| 2024/25 | Right ACL Tear + Meniscus | 8 months |
| 2025/26 | Biceps Femoris (Hamstring) | 4-6 weeks |
Militao has been short of luck over the past 18 months as the centre-back ruptured his left ACL during a match against Athletic Club in August 2023. Eder Militão made his return to Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-finals eight months after suffering a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with damage to both menisci in his right leg.
2025/26 Season Statistics Before Injury
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1,141 |
| Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 388 |
| All Competitions | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1,529 |
After recovering from a series of injuries, Eder Militao appeared to have found physical consistency. However, this latest setback has once again derailed what was shaping up to be a strong comeback campaign.
Impact on Real Madrid
Antonio Rudiger is expected to continue in the starting role at center-back while Militao works through his recovery. Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Daniel Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Franco Mastantuono, and more players have dealt with injuries lasting several weeks during this campaign. A couple of injuries can be isolated cases, but having more than nine players with physical issues could point to poor physical preparation or be the result of instability at the coaching level and within the staff.
Career Honours with Real Madrid
In 2019, after one season in Portugal, he joined Real Madrid for a reported transfer fee of €50 million, where he has since won three La Liga and two UEFA Champions League titles. He was part of their squads that won the Copa América in 2019 and came runners-up in 2021, also playing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
Despite the setback, Eder Militao remains determined to return stronger. With approximately seven weeks until Brazil’s World Cup opener, the timeline works in his favour, though match fitness will be a challenge he must overcome.
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FAQs
What injury has Eder Militao suffered?
Eder Militao has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg, which is part of the hamstring muscle group.
Will Eder Militao play again for Real Madrid this season?
No, with a four-week recovery period expected and Real Madrid’s final match on May 24, Militao is ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
Will Eder Militao be fit for the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, there is no danger of him missing the World Cup. Brazil’s first match is on June 13 against Morocco, giving him sufficient time to recover.
How many major injuries has Eder Militao suffered recently?
Militao has suffered three major injuries in three consecutive seasons: a left ACL tear in 2023/24, a right ACL tear with meniscus damage in 2024/25, and now a hamstring injury in 2025/26.
Who will replace Eder Militao in Real Madrid’s defence?
Antonio Rudiger is expected to continue in the starting centre-back role while Militao recovers from his injury.
