Real Madrid will miss Eder Militao's next Champions League match! | OneFootball

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The roar of the derby defeat still echoes around the Santiago Bernabéu. A stunning 2-5 loss to arch-rivals Atlético Madrid has not only bruised the pride of Real Madrid but has also physically taken its toll, casting a shadow over their preparations for the upcoming Champions League fixture.

As the team shifts its focus to Europe, it must do so without a key pillar of its defense. The official squad list for the match against Kairat Almaty revealed a significant absence: Éder Militão. Reports confirm the Brazilian center-back is grappling with a severe ankle contusion, an injury expected to sideline him for the coming days.

This defensive blow compounds an existing tactical conundrum. At the other end of the pitch, the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé continues to be a solitary beacon. While the French forward is in scintillating form, weaving magic and finding the net with remarkable consistency, his efforts are often isolated. The quest to forge a cohesive attacking symphony around their star man remains an unresolved challenge for the Madrid coaching staff.

The immediate consequence of the derby debacle is a fall from grace in the domestic league. The reigning giants have been dethroned from the summit, now sitting second. With 18 points from seven outings, they find themselves looking up, trailing the new league leaders by a single, tantalizing point—a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change.