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Huge injury blow to Real Madrid as Rudiger undergoes surgery

Antonio Rudiger has undergone surgery on his left knee as Real Madrid suffer a damaging setback in their La Liga title race with Barcelona.

Rudiger learns Copa del Rey punishment as Jude escapes ban

Antonio Rudiger will serve a six-match ban for his furious outburst in the Copa del Rey final, but Jude Bellingham's red card has been rescinded.

Real's defensive injury crisis deepens with two more ruled out

Real Madrid's injury woes continue as two more defenders have now joined Antonio Rudiger on the treatment table.

'Greater consequences' - Rudiger warned over Copa del Rey outburst

Julian Nagelsmann has warned Antonio Rudiger he must not repeat the behaviour that saw him sent off for Real Madrid during the Copa del Rey final.

‘Just joking around’ – Rudiger defends himself €40k taunt fine

Antonio Rudiger says he was "just joking around" when he mocked Atletico Madrid fans after UEFA slapped him with €40k fine and warning.

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Xabi blasts ‘unacceptable’ Rudiger racism row as FIFA launch probe

Antonio Rudiger claims he was racially abused during Club World Cup win over Pachuca, prompting a FIFA probe and strong support from Xabi Alonso.

Huijsen told he must 'get used to' Rudiger's antics

Dean Huijsen has been warned by Real Madrid team-mate Antonio Rudiger that he needs to 'get used' to his new centre-back partner's antics.

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Real Madrid trio hit with UEFA punishment but Vini Jr escapes

Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos have been fined following their actions after the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

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Musiala names best Bayern team-mate and toughest opponent

Jamal Musiala picks a Bayern Munich legend as his best team-mate ever, while also naming fellow national team-mate as the toughest defender he faced.

Rudiger on his way out with Real Madrid boss Alonso unimpressed

Real Madrid have decided against renewing Antonio Rudiger's contract, which expires next summer, due to his reduced role in the team, a report claims. The German international has failed to convince new head coach Xabi Alonso, despite being a key figure in defence for the previous three years. Madrid want to free up space in their wage bill, with Rudiger being viewed as an expensive backup by the coach.

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Speaking to GOAL, former Germany international Sami Khedira gave his opinion on who is the all-time best across a variety of different positions

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Real Madrid lose Rudiger for MONTHS with 'serious' injury

Real Madrid are reportedly set to be without defender Antonio Rudiger for two-and-a-half months in a huge blow for the Spanish giants. Xabi Alonso’s side confirmed on Friday that the Germany international was set for a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury suffered in training. Rudiger has been plagued by a number of fitness issues in what has been a difficult past year for the centre-back.

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