Overview
- Militao asked to come off late in the first half after hitting the crossbar, and Antonio Rüdiger replaced him as Aurélien Tchouaméni briefly filled in at the back.
- Team staff assessed him in the dressing room and called the change precautionary after a cramp-like pain was found in his left thigh.
- Early reports from Yahoo Sports and Football España said there were no signs of structural damage.
- The club plans follow-up tests to confirm the diagnosis and gauge his availability for the next league match at Real Betis.
- The scare came in a 2-1 win over Alavés that ended a four-game winless run, underscoring how his fitness could sway his Brazil case for the 2026 World Cup.