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Targeting April return Militao (knee) is targeting a return in mid-April, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Impact Militao remains six weeks away from a return at least, as he continues to come back from a serious knee injury. The defender should see major minutes when he is fully fit and available once more, though that appears to be only for the closing stages of the campaign. Militao made just a single appearance on opening day before suffering the injury.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back soon Militao (knee) is expected to return next month after being in Carlo Ancelotti's plans at center back, he said per Sergio Santos of Relevo.

Impact Militao has been able to recover ahead of schedule and is not far along from returning to full team training. He is expected to start right at center back once fully fit, especially with the absence of David Alaba (knee) and the limited option at the back for Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for March return Militao (knee) will aim for a return in March as he continues to work back to fitness following ACL surgery, confirmed manager Carlo Ancelotti. "After six months and with this type...

Impact Militao has already begun individual training on the grass as he continues to work back strength and fitness following his ACL injury. He one of the three players on the team who have suffered the same injury, though could see a return before Thibaut Courtois as he is on pace for a return as soon as March. In the meantime, Nacho will mend the back line with Antonio Rudiger.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eder Militao signs new Real Madrid contract Real Madrid have announced the contract renewal of defender Eder Militao until 2028. Militao’s previous deal was due to expire in 2025. He...

JANUARY 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks extension Militao has agreed upon an extension with Real Madrid, having signed a contract through the 2028 season, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Militao will be spending four more seasons in Madrid after already being with the team since the 2019 campaign, having inked a contract extension Tuesday. In his five seasons with the club thus far, he has registered a decent 143 appearances while scoring 11 goals. The Brazilian is now a part of the club's future moving forward, but all they will be worried about right now is getting the defender back on the field, as despite just inking a new contract, he has not played since the first match of the season due to a knee injury, scheduled for a return sometime in March.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Militao (knee) continues to progress in his recovery from an ACL injury and was spotted working on the grass.

Impact Militao suffered an ACL injury on Aug. 12 against Athletic Bilbao, and it's the same injury that has ruled David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois out for the entire campaign. The central defender hopes to return to action before the end of the current season, and even though seeing him on the grass is a positive development, he's still months away from being closer to playing in a competitive match.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Working on recovery Militao continues to work on his recovery following ACL surgery and hopes to return this season, reports AS.

Impact Militao didn't damage his meniscus, which means his recovery time shouldn't last a full nine months. Still, he's months away from a return and in a month or two there should be pictures of him back on the pitch working up his fitness. Real Madrid are playing well without him but clearly the presence of Militao would benefit any team in the world.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tears ACL Militao suffered a torn ACL during Saturday's match against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Militao left the match in the 50th minute with a torn ACL now being confirmed by the club. Antonio Rudiger is the likely beneficiary of playing time as Militao will hope to return sometime in 2024.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managed defense well this season Militao made 39 starts in 42 appearances, totaling six goals with 136 clearances and 56 tackles (37 won).

Impact Militao took over starting center back at the start of the 2021 season with the departure of long-time captain Sergio Ramos. He's proven to be an upstanding replacement, scoring five league goals, which was the most among all defenders in La Liga this year. He also averaged about 3.6 clearances per match. He is expected to lead the back line again for his third season in a row for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles Militao generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Militao won both tackles attempted Saturday for the first time since March 5. In the last eight matches, the defender has logged in 24 clearances to bring his average to 3.6 a game.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Militao will be eligible to feature in next week's Champions League match against Manchester City after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Militao missed the first leg of this UCL semifinal tie while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available to return in the return fixture next week. He'll also be available to play against Getafe in La Liga on Saturday.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Militao took three shots (two on goal), blocked two shots, made a tackle and two clearances during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Militao was a part of the Real Madrid back line that conceded two goals on Tuesday. The center back's three shots led Real Madrid in the match as he leads the club with 32 blocks and 89 clearances in his 29 appearances.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in home win Militao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Militao scored in the 48th minute to double their lead and seal the win at home. The centerback now has six goals in the season. He was also part of the defense that kept the clean sheet for the fourth game in a row.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up UCL suspension Militao will be suspended for the first leg of the Champions League semifinal due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Militao picked up the yellow card during Tuesday's clash with Chelsea and will now miss the first leg on May 9. The center-back is a crucial piece of the back line, though David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger form a more than competent pairing themselves.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eder Militao names two Liverpool players as 'dangers' to Real Madrid Eder Militao fires warnings to Real Madrid about two Liverpool players ahead of the Champions League clash.

MARCH 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores game-winner Militao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and six clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Militao has now recorded his second goal in four matches, giving him four league goals on the campaign. This surpasses his career high got a single season. On the defensive side, he is averaging 3.3 clearances a game after logging in 20 in the last six contests.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions in draw Militao took one shot on target, made three tackles (all won), four interceptions, two clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Betis.

Impact Militao had a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet during the road draw. The centerback led his side in interceptions and clearances in the proccess. He also received his third yellow card in La Liga play, though.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores go-ahead goal Tuesday Militao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against Liverpool.

Impact Militao is not known for his offensive contributions, but he played a pivotal role in Tuesday's comeback win after netting the third goal following an impressive cross from Luka Modric. The goal will allow the defender to erase some of the criticism he had when dealing with Darwin Nunez, particularly in the first half.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively versus Elche Militao had one off-target shot, made three tackles (two won) and three clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Elche.

Impact Militao returned to the team after recovering from the injury that made his miss the Club World Cup. The center-back didn't have eye-popping numbers but did just enough to impose himself on the few trips the opposition attack had to the final third of the field. And, the most important, no injury setback here so Militao should be available for the upcoming games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to starting XI Militao (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against Elche on Wednesday.

Impact Militao returns after missing just one match due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the defender has started four straight in which he recorded four shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and 13 clearances. With Militao fit Wednesday, Antonio Rudiger has been relegated to a spot on the bench.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Militao (undisclosed) was called up by Real Madrid for Wednesday's clash against Elche.

Impact Militao missed Real Madrid's loss to Mallorca last time out in La Liga on Feb. 5, but he was back in the squad as an unused substitute in the Club World Cup Final on Saturday and will be available for selection once again to take on Elche in mid-week.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Mallorca game Militao (undisclosed) is absent for Sunday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Militao picked up an injury during the recent midweek contest and will spend some time on the shelf. Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Antonio Rudiger, and Eduardo Camavinga are forming the defense amid a few injuries, while David Alaba and Cesar Vallejo are on the bench.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Thursday Militao (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during Thursday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Militao was forced off during the first half, being replaced by Dani Carvajal. Militao is another name on the laundry list of injuries with Madrid, and will now undergo an examination post-match. The first chance for Militao to return is a Sunday trip to Mallorca on short rest.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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