Real Madrid suffer injury blow as defender forced off vs Celta Vigo

Brazilian defender forced off vs Celta Vigo

Europe 07 December 2025 at 16:58

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Real Madrid suffer injury blow as defender forced off vs Celta

07.12.25 FT LaLiga Spain

Real Madrid

Celta Vigo

Real Madrid suffered major setback on Sunday night when eder Militao was forced to leave the pitch after just 21 minute of their La Liga meeting with Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Brazilian centre back went down clutching his left leg and was unable to continue, with Antonio Rudiger replacing him.

Possible hamstring problem

Spanish reports indicate that Militão may be dealing with left hamstring tendon issue though the club will run full medical tests on Monday to determine the severity.

The moment Militao was injured... Hamstring pic.twitter.com/D6HYPmqnok
— ابو علي Mohammed Ali (@eu3mar) December 7, 2025

Éder Militão has been so unlucky with injuries in recent years and he has once again left the pitch with what seems to be a serious problem 🥺

Fingers crossed its a speedy recovery for the Brazilian 🤞🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/nISjNAZEAx
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) December 7, 2025

Militao had to be supported off the field by two staff member raising fears of another serious setback for player who has already endured lengthy absences in recent seasons. He suffered cruciate ligament injuries in both 2023 /24 & 2024 /25.

The injury arrives just three days before Madrid host Manchester City in crucial Champions League showdown.

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