Militao’s return offers Madrid a timely boost

Real Madrid received a significant lift on Monday as Éder Militao rejoined group training, marking the final stretch of his recovery from surgery on the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg. The Brazilian, who underwent the procedure on April 28, had already increased his individual workload at Valdebebas, but his return to collective drills signals that he is close to becoming available again—effectively a new “signing” for José Mourinho.

With many players away on international duty and others sidelined, only four senior outfielders trained alongside Militao: Asencio, Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni. The reduced group completed demanding physical blocks during a behind‑closed‑doors session at Ciudad Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy progressed in their rehabilitation with ball work, and Fede Valverde continued recovering from a grade‑three left ankle sprain suffered against Atlético Madrid. Militao’s return arrives at a crucial moment for an injury‑hit squad.