Éder Militão Undergoes Successful Surgery in Finland
Real Madrid defender opts for a five-to-six month recovery to avoid relapse
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Eder Militao of Real Madrid looks on during the warm-up session before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) | Getty Images Real Madrid confirmed that Éder Militão underwent successful surgery for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg. The procedure took place in Finland and was performed by Dr.
Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of the club’s medical services. The club stated that Militão will begin his recovery process in the coming days. The Brazilian defender made the decision to undergo surgery after a period of consideration, during which he also evaluated the possibility of conservative treatment.
That alternative would have reduced his recovery time to approximately five weeks and could have allowed him to participate in the World Cup with Brazil. However, it carried a significantly higher risk of relapse. Following the operation, Militão is expected to be sidelined for between five and six months.
After the surgery, Militão shared a message on social media confirming that the procedure went well. “Everything is fine, thank God. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone for the messages of support,” he wrote, alongside a photo with his wife, Tainá Castro Militão.