Real Madrid confirmed that Éder Militão suffered a muscle injury in the adductor of his right leg, and the news immediately set off concern inside the club. The issue came during the friendly between Brazil and Tunisia and was confirmed after tests carried out on Wednesday morning. The timing couldn’t be worse, since it puts the defender at risk of missing important matches in both La Liga and the Champions League. Militão walked off the field around the 13 minute mark of the second half, right after feeling the discomfort.
Real Madrid on high alert after the injury
According to the newspaper As, Militão is expected to be out for about 15 days. That stretch, which might sound short at first, can create a real gap in the defensive rotation. He’s set to miss games against Elche, Girona and Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, along with the clash against Olympiacos in the Champions League. Each of these matches demands a high level of focus, and Real Madrid knows that any forced adjustment in the back line tends to disrupt the team’s rhythm.
Militão has played 13 games this season, starting 12 of them, which shows how deeply he’s woven into the team’s daily structure. Even with a deep squad, some players aren’t easily replaced. The situation feels even heavier because the team is entering a stretch where every week matters. Still, the biggest concern has a specific date. The club knows that the matchup against Manchester City on December 10 requires a connected, well organized defense. Having Militão available for that game has become almost an internal fixation. Real wants the Brazilian healthy and in competitive rhythm when it’s time to face one of Europe’s toughest opponents.
The cost that shows up in decisive games
Militão’s injury highlights a recurring issue at Real Madrid or any major club, which is the need to keep key players healthy during a season that pushes everyone to the limit. The number of matches, travel and overall intensity turns any pain into a warning and any early substitution into a flashing signal. The squad is used to dealing with absences and responding on the field, but this time the schedule doesn’t leave much room for mistakes. No one at Real wants to see a two week injury turn into a month long setback. The team understands that arriving strong in December is essential to maintaining confidence and technical stability.