ANTONIO RUDIGER NEWS

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OCTOBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nets another UCL goal Rudiger scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-2 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Rudiger logged in another UCL goal for his second of the season. He's also all three games at center back in the competition, making nine clearances with three tackles. The defender has also started all but one game in in La Liga play, keeping his regular center back spot for Los Blancos for a third campaign in a row.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • GOAL.COM

Scores in UCL play Rudiger scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Rudiger scored his first goal in the campaign in the 83rd minute to give Real Madrid the 2-1 lead at home. The centerback also had a good defensive outing, leading his side with a season-high six clearances.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in draw Rudiger recorded two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Rudiger only recorded two clearances during the draw Thursday. He's started all three matches at center back for the team, totaling nine clearances with five shots. He is entering his third campaign with Los Blancos, continuing his key starting role in the defense for the side.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17

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JUNE 14

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JUNE 12

Excellent in win Rudiger had one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Rudiger was the anchor in the backline as he helped calm down the entire team with some big blocks in the first half. In the second half he shut down the Dortmund attacks on the way to a clean sheet and a Champions League title. Rudiger will be the first choice center-back for Germany heading into the Euros as well.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Rudiger assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Rudiger provided a key assist late into the second half for the goal that put Real Madrid ahead 2-1 and sent them through to the Champions League final on an aggregate score of 4-3. Rudiger also contributed one clearance defensively. The assist was Rudiger's second of the Champions League campaign over his 11 appearances (10 starts).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Rudiger generated six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Rudiger helped keep the clean sheet Saturday by recorded six clearances on the day. Since returning from a thigh injury, the defender has started and played all 90 minutes in the last eight matches, averaging about 3.3 clearances while making five blocks and keeping four clean sheets in that span.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Rudiger (thigh) has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Rudiger has been given the green light by manager Carlo Ancelotti who stated the center back is "fully recovered and will start". Rudiger has missed the last four matches in all competitions through injury.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Rudiger (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rudiger will sit out his fourth contest in a row as expected. Aurelien Tchouameni is adapting to the center-back role next to Nacho in this one.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Rudiger (thigh) will not be an option versus RB Leipzig on Tuesday after being left out of the squad.

Impact Rudiger will miss his third consecutive match due to his thigh problem despite having trained ahead of Saturday's matchup with Girona. With the short week, the central defender should be considered a doubt heading into the next La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as well. A fit Nacho (strain) will likely step into the starting XI against RB Leipzig.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Rudiger (thigh) will not be in the squad to face Girona on Saturday due to a thigh injury.

Impact Rudiger was a doubt in the buildup to the match with tests revealing a muscle strain in the thigh. Madrid are struggling at center back ahead of Saturday's top of the table clash against Girona.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Girona clash Rudiger (thigh) trained fully Friday ahead of Saturday's match against Girona, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. "Rudiger trained for the first time today and felt good. Tomor...

Impact Rudiger should be good to go for Saturday after missing last match with a thigh injury. With Nacho ruled out, he will likely pair up with Aurelien Tchouameni at center back, If, however, the defender is ruled out, then Dani Carvajal would have to move to center back, while Lucas Vazquez will likely start at right back.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Rudiger (thigh) was seen back on the grass running ahead of Saturday's match against Girona.

Impact Rudiger returned to the pitch with running drills after missing last match with a thigh injury. It shouldn't be long until the defender integrates back into team training, depending on his recovery. If he fails to pass fitness before Saturday, then Dani Caravajal and Nacho will see the start again at center back against Girona.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in derby Rudiger (thigh) didn't play in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Manager Carlo Ancelotti said Rudiger was going to be in the squad and that he'd be a late game-time call, but the defender didn't feature in the end. His next chance to play will come against Girona on Feb. 10, but if he doesn't recover in time, then the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni or Dani Carvajal would be forced to play out of positon at center-back due to the team's lack of defensive depth.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rudiger to be in Real squad vs Atletico despite thigh injury Antonio Rudiger will be in the squad for Real Madrid against rivals Atletico Madrid despite fears over a thigh injury. The 30-year-old was s...

FEBRUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could feature in derby Rudiger (thigh) will be in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Manager Carlo Ancelloti noted that "he's (Rudiger) improved a lot in the last few days, he will be in the squad and I will decide tomorrow if he plays or not." Rudiger's status remains up in the air whether or not he'll be able to start the Madrid Derby.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury confirmed Rudiger was taken off during Thursday's 2-0 win over Getafe due to a thigh injury, per Guillerno Rai of the Athletic FC.

Impact Rudiger picked up a thigh injury that forced him to limp off in pain at halftime. With important clashes with both third and second place teams, Real Madrid do not want to risk further injury to the defender, which means he will be a heavy doubt for Sunday's derby match against Atletico Madrid. If this is the case, then changes would have to be made to the backline, with both Nacho and Dani Caravjal likely to get the start at center back, with Lucas Vasquez an option to start at right back again.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Rudiger was forced off at halftime due to an injury during Thursday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Rudiger needed treatment in the first half after suffering a heavy challenge. He was able to carry on and make it to halftime, but in the end he didn't come out for the second half. Eduardo Camavinga came on to replace Rudiger at halftime. Rudiger's first chance to return is a Sunday clash with Atleti.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Mallorca Rudiger scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Rudiger scored the game-winner in the 78th minute with his first goal in the season. The centerback was also part of the defense that kept the clean in sheet in a very quiet game. He's been a regular part of the squad so far and logged 22 starts in 24 appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Rudiger is in contention for the Nov. 26 match against Cadiz after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Rudiger will be eligible for Sunday's match against Cadiz after serving his one-match suspension against Rayo due to receiving five yellow cards this season. The defender should almost certainly be in the starting XI for the club's next match, as he only missed one other start before the ban. Nacho should return to the bench with Rudiger back in the squad.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Rudiger will not be available for Real Madrid's next La Liga matchup against Valencia due to receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Rayo.

Impact Rudiger will not be eligible for Madrid's final La Liga game before the international break due to a yellow card he received during the last match, giving him his fifth of the season and his first suspension of the campaign. Unfortunately, it will affect the squad, seeing he has started in all but one match this season, so expect Nacho to fill in while he serves his suspension.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE