Militao returns to the group, Real Madrid welcomes him back after 5 months.

Eder Militao has returned to training with the Real Madrid group after five months of forced absence. The Brazilian center-back, injured in May, has completed his rehabilitation and joined his teammates in the training session ahead of the upcoming Champions League match against Roma.

His presence on the field represents a significant boost of confidence for the Madrid team, which is preparing to face a packed schedule of matches. Militao, a pillar of the Blancos' defense, will now be available to the coach for the upcoming challenges after the long period of absence.

Eder Militao suffered a serious knee injury in May 2026 during a league match, sustaining a lesion that forced him into a long period of rehabilitation. The Brazilian defender, signed from Porto in 2019, had become a mainstay of Real Madrid's defense, contributing to the victory of numerous titles including the Champions League.

His injury created a significant void in the Blancos' lineup, forcing the coach to rethink the central defense for the start of the 2026-2027 season. After five months of individual work and physiotherapy, Militao has finally cleared all stages of his recovery. His return coincides with the start of the Champions League group stage, a tournament in which Real Madrid always aims for the top result, and comes ahead of the away trip to Italy against Roma, a crucial match for the Spanish team's European ambitions.