Militao completes 90 minutes in Real Madrid's Champions League match against AEK Athens

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Militao completes 90 minutes in Real Madrid's Champions League match against AEK Athens
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Eder Militao returned to action for Real Madrid, completing 90 minutes in their Champions League game against AEK Athens. The Brazilian center-back marked his recovery from a severe hamstring injury with this performance, which came after about six months of sidelining. Despite experiencing significant pain, Militao expressed positivity regarding his return and readiness for upcoming matches. He also showed support for teammate Vinicius Jr., urging faith in his ability to improve after recent struggles in performance.

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  • •Militao completed 90 minutes against AEK Athens on November 5.
  • •He overcame a serious injury that sidelined him for six months.
  • •Militao expressed both optimism and pain following his return to the pitch.
  • •He supported Vinicius Jr. amidst criticism for recent performances.
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  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Militao discusses injury return and backs Vinicius after Real Madrid’s victory over AEK Athens: ‘I’m in a lot of pain
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Eder Militao marked an important milestone in his return from injury by completing 90 minutes for Real Madrid during their dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens. The Brazilian centre-...

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