Real Madrid defender Eder Militao’s house burgled during match against Barcelona

File photo: Real Madrid defender Eder Militao was an unused substitute during his side’s La Liga 2026-27 fixture against Barcelona. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao’s house was burgled during his side’s 2-1 victory against Barcelona last week, Spanish media has reported.

According to reports, the thieves entered the through a third-floor bathroom window, went into the Brazilian’s bedroom and stole bags, watches and jewellery valued at $391,000.

Militao’s family was in the house during the burglary, watching the game on the ground floor and did not notice anything suspicious.

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This incident adds is latest in a series of burglaries targeting football players.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered a ‌broken jaw during an armed ​robbery in 2022 during his time with Barcelona, while Real Betis striker Troy ⁠Parrott and former Paris ⁠Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico were victims ‌of robberies this month.