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Real Madrid stars Eder Militao & Rodrygo both forced off in tears against Osasuna - as defender suffers potential repeat of nightmare ACL injury

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<p>Los Blancos have more injury problems. Two key players - Rodrygo and Militao - were removed from action early in their La Liga clash against Osasuna. Rodrygo was first, going down clutching his heavily-strapped thigh and limping off the pitch.</p><p>Militao followed him, just five minutes after. The centre-back seemed to jar his right knee, and was screaming in pain before being stretchered off. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrid-eder-militao-to-surgery-acl-during-la-liga-opener-athletic-club/blt302aa6e000474eb4" target="_blank">The Brazilian tore his left ACL last year</a> in the opening fixture of the season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Madrid are already have their injury issues. Right-back<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/real-madrid-extend-dani-carvajal-contract-12-hours-after-tearing-acl/blt835dea89e8bb27e4" target="_blank"> Dani Carvajal will miss the season after tearing his ACL last month</a>. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/lists/real-madrid-los-blancos-aurelien-tchouameni-injury-defeats-barcelona-ac-milan/bltf13fdabe919b532d" target="_blank">Aurelien Tchouameni</a> and Thibaut Courtois won't be back until early December with respective knocks.</p><p>David Alaba, who sustained a serious knee injury of his own last year, is yet to return to the fray.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Los Blancos called on academy defender Raul Asencio to replace Militao. The teenager, making his debut, marked his first appearance with a wonderful lofted assist to Jude Bellingham. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Los Blancos led Osasuna 2-0 at half-time despite the injuries. They will hope for encouraging news on their two stars, who will at least have time to be checked over in the upcoming international break.</p>

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Real Madrid stars Eder Militao & Rodrygo both forced off in tears against Osasuna - as defender suffers potential repeat of nightmare ACL injury | Goal.com US

Real Madrid&apos;s Eder Militao and Rodrygo were both forced off in distress after suffering injuries against Osasuna, and the former&apos;s looked serious.

Real Madrid stars Eder Militao &amp; Rodrygo both forced off in tears against Osasuna - as defender suffers potential repeat of nightmare ACL injury