“Who cursed this club?” – Fans react as Eder Militao suffers second ACL tear in two seasons with Real Madrid 

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao's season-ending ACL injury prompted fans to share their reactions on the club on social media.

“Who cursed this club?” – Fans react as Eder Militao suffers second ACL tear in two seasons with Real Madrid 

Eder Militao sustained a season-ending ACL injury, while playing against Osasuna. (via GOAL)

Real Madrid fans have been left deeply disappointed, after the club’s first-choice center-back Eder Militao suffered a serious knee injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season. It is Militao’s second consecutive ACL injury, that he has suffered over the last two seasons. 

The Brazilian defender was taken off at the half-hour mark, during Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna. He had collapsed on the pitch after appearing to get his boots caught in the turf. He fell down in the opposition half, clutching his right leg while screaming in pain. The club later confirmed that the 26-year-old suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament as well as damage to the meniscus. Militao is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks and will miss out for the rest of the 2024-25 season. 

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Eder Militao was stretchered off, after receiving medical attention on the pitch. He left the pitch teary-eyed, with his face hidden under his shirt. It marks his second ACL injury in two years, after he suffered one in his left knee in the opening match of last season, missing out on most of the 2023-24 season. Militao’s injury adds to Carlo Ancelotti’s increased selection worries in defense, with David Alaba and Dani Carvajal also out. Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo also sustained injuries against Osasuna. 

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Nonetheless, the Los Blancos registered a massive 4-0 win over their rivals, ending their two-match losing streak. Vinicius Jr. scored an impressive hat-trick to help his side secure the win. It also keeps Real Madrid in contention for the La Liga title, behind league leaders Barcelona. 

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Fans expresses concern over Real Madrid star Eder Militao’s ACL injury

Brazilian defender Eder Militao sustained a season-ending ACL injury, adding to the club’s increasing list of injured stars. The 26-year-old defender joins the likes of four other players, including David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Thibaut Courtois and Aurelien Tchouameni. 

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Eder Militao’s injury prompted fans to exclaim that Real Madrid has been cursed. (via X)

Fans shared their reactions on social media, with some of them stating that Real Madrid has been cursed. Another fan suggested that the club needs to buy two new center-backs in the winter transfer window. A few fans sadly exclaimed that the 26-year-old Brazilian defender was the most unlucky player. Some others stated that Los Blancos should forget about winning any trophy this season. 

Recent reports have also emerged of the club willing to sign a replacement for Militao. Ex-Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, who currently plays at Al-Nassr is being rumored to join the club.