Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Éder Militão has sustained a hamstring injury following their recent match against Deportivo Alavés, adding another setback to a season already marked by physical struggles for the Brazilian.

The club released a brief medical statement after tests were conducted by their internal medical staff. According to the report, Militão has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. No recovery timeline has been provided, with the club opting instead to state that they are “awaiting progress,” a phrase often used when the full extent of an absence remains uncertain.

The injury occurred during Tuesday’s fixture, though no further details have been offered about the specific moment or mechanism. What is clear is that this latest issue compounds an already difficult campaign for the centre-back, who has not managed a consistent run of availability.

Inside the club, the lack of clarity around his return leaves a gap in planning. Militão has been a central figure in Real Madrid’s defensive setup when fit, valued for both his physical presence and positional awareness. His absence, particularly at this stage of the season, presents a practical challenge rather than a theoretical concern.

There has been no official word on whether the injury will sideline him for the remainder of the campaign. However, given the nature of hamstring injuries and his recent history, the likelihood of an extended absence cannot be ignored, even if the club has stopped short of confirming it.

Real Madrid have not publicly addressed how they intend to manage the situation in the short term. The focus, for now, remains on monitoring the player’s recovery and assessing his response to treatment in the coming days.

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For Militão, it marks another frustrating pause in a season that has yet to find rhythm. For the club, it reinforces the uncertainty that injuries can bring at a critical point, where squad depth is no longer a luxury but a necessity.