- Madrid advance to Club World Cup knockout stages
- Rudiger started alongside Huijsen at centre-back
- German told new signing to 'get used' to his behaviour
Getty'Get used to it' - Dean Huijsen issued hilarious warning from centre-back partner Antonio Rudiger after first Real Madrid start together ends in 3-0 win
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Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Monthly from$32.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.
Monthly from$74.99
Total Coverage
ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
Monthly from$11.99
Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Rudiger shared a picture on Instagram showing Huijsen watching along as the German defender flipped himself into the air, captioning it "get used to that". The Madrid centre-back posted it after the team's 3-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg that secured their progress to the round of 16 in the Club World Cup.
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AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The game was the first time that Huijsen started alongside Madrid's veteran defender Rudiger since joining Los Blancos from Bournemouth in a deal worth £50 million (€58m/$68m). It turned out to be a busy day for the young Spaniard, who won three out of his four aerial duels and won half of his duels on the ground as Salzburg caused trouble with 12 shots against the Spanish giants.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR MADRID?
Los Blancos' next focus will be to extend Vinicius Jr.'s contract at the club, who is tied to Madrid until June 2027. The Brazilian winger has previously stated that he hopes to stay at Bernabeu for years to come. Madrid will play against Juventus in the round of 16 on July 2.
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