Eder Militao Injured While Strengthening Brazil, Absent From Real Madrid Against Elche

JAKARTA - Real Madrid defender Eder Militao suffered a right-footed injury while playing for Brazil. Los Blancos said medical tests showed Militao suffered an abductor muscle injury during Brazil's friendly against Tunisia on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, early morning WIB.

The club did not mention the estimated recovery time. However, according to ESPN reports, he will likely not play on Monday, November 24, 2025, early morning WIB, against Elche.

Militao had to be replaced in the second half when Brazil drew 1-1. The club said further updates would follow up on the recovery of the centre-back.

Real Madrid, who will face Elche at LaLiga, are three points ahead of Barcelona after 12 games.

Dean Huijsen, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappe also doubted appearing for Real Madrid in the first match after the international break.