Éder Militão

Analysis: Militao is back in action this week after some time off due to a hamstring injury, having missed the start of the season until now. He is amongst the substitutes as they ramp up his fitness levels, likely seeing a few cameos from the bench before working back into a starting role. The Brazilian is set for starting time when fully fit, although injuries have been a constant issue for the defender since joining Real Madrid.

Aug 21, 2026

Progressing toward full training

Militao (hamstring) is now able to run lightly on the training pitch at Valdebebas, including in boots, and has begun basic ball contact exercises, according to AS.

Analysis: Militao underwent surgery in Finland last March on his torn femoral biceps tendon and has continued working with physios Ricardo Sasaki and Renato Valenca in Brazil to build on that progress. His return is expected after the upcoming international break, and once back, he's expected to raise the level at center back for a position where Dean Huijsen is still adapting following the injury to Raul Asencio, which pushed Real Madrid to test academy options Mario Rivas and Joan Martinez as emergency depth this summer.