"Real Madrid's defensive injury crisis worsened after the club confirmed on Monday that Eder Militao is set for a spell on the sidelines. Militao was replaced by Antonio Rudiger in the 24th minute of Madrid's 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and was assisted off the pitch by medical staff. The Brazilian underwent medical tests, which confirmed a rupture of the biceps femoris tendon in his left leg, affecting the proximal section of his hamstring."
""Following tests conducted on our player Eder Militao by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the biceps femoris tendon in the left leg, specifically affecting the proximal tendon," a club statement said. "His progress will be monitored." Militao medical report. - Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) December 8, 2025 It is yet another blow for Xabi Alonso and his backline, with Militao joining the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy on the injury table."
Eder Militao has been diagnosed with a rupture of the biceps femoris tendon in his left leg, affecting the proximal tendon, and is expected to miss up to four months. He was substituted in the 24th minute of Real Madrid's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo after being helped off by medical staff. The club will monitor his progress following medical confirmation. The injury adds to a mounting list that includes Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy, with Alexander-Arnold having sustained a quad issue. Militao had made 13 LaLiga appearances in 2025-26. The setback arrives ahead of a Champions League tie with Manchester City and increases pressure on manager Xabi Alonso.
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