Final assessment cleared as Militao’s Real Madrid return nears

Eder Militao, the Real Madrid centre-back, has successfully passed his final physical assessment with Dr. Lasse Lempainen, the surgeon who performed his surgery to address a severe proximal hamstring tendon injury suffered in late April 2026. The news, reported by Managing Madrid, indicates that Militao is nearing his return to the first-team.

However, the report emphasizes that this is only a preliminary step, as he still needs to rebuild his conditioning before he can be considered for matchday duty. Militao has been absent due to his injury, contributing to a series of fitness issues that have affected Real Madrid's defensive capabilities during the season. The centre-back's recovery has been closely monitored, with passing the final physical assessment being a significant milestone, signaling that the rehabilitation has progressed as expected.

While his return to first-team training appears imminent, there is no definitive timeline for his competitive return, and the club has not provided a specific date for his possible debut.