Militão Analyzes Real Madrid's Defeat and Delivers a Direct Message

Following Real Madrid's resounding 4-0 thrashing by PSG in the Club World Cup, Éder Militão was the only Real Madrid player to face the press, offering a raw and unfiltered view of what happened on the pitch. His statements left no one indifferent, especially when referring to the performance of his teammates.

The Brazilian center-back was emphatic in stating that the team "lacked a bit more desire." These words resonate strongly after such a heavy defeat in a crucial match. In a more detailed analysis, Militão directly addressed the work of his defensive colleagues. Although he didn't explicitly name them, his comments on the performance of Antonio Rüdiger and Raúl Asencio were interpreted as clear criticism. Several reports on social media and specialized outlets highlighted that Militão's minutes on the field, despite his recent recovery, were more incisive and effective than those of the starting center-backs, even noting that "Militão did more in the little he played than Rüdiger and Asencio did in the entire match."

Militão has been a tough critic of his teammates

This is undoubtedly the only good news for Real Madrid amidst the debacle: the return of Éder Militão. After eight months sidelined by a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury, the Brazilian defender reappeared in the 64th minute of the match, replacing Asencio. His return, though in a bitter context, injects a glimmer of hope into a team desperately needing to regain its defensive solidity and competitive spirit.

Militão's statements, coupled with the subpar performance of some of Xabi Alonso's players in this Club World Cup, make it clear that the squad needs a thorough review. Reinforcement plans for the 2025-2026 season are already underway, as the summoned players did not respond as expected, and the sports management is urgently seeking new pieces to elevate the team's level.