Antonio Rudiger: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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It has now been officially confirmed that Real Madrid will be without one of their most important players for the rest of the season, with the Spanish Football Federation having ruled on the fiery scenes that occurred during the final stages of last weekend’s Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / April 29

Real Madrid confirm knee surgery for defender – Club World Cup in doubt

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger stood a good chance of missing the rest of the season anyway through suspension, but Los Blancos would have been without him anyway due to injury.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / April 27

Real Madrid fear key player will not play again this season

Losing the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona means that Real Madrid only have La Liga left to fight for this season, but their chances of making up the four-point deficit to their bitter rivals could be made more difficult as a result of what happened during the fiery final at La Cartuja.

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Antonio Rudiger News / Football Espana / April 27

Referee report confirms suspension fears for Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger

It was a frustrating Copa del Rey final defeat for Real Madrid on Saturday, as they went down 3-2 to Barcelona at La Cartuja. And that feeling turned to anger in the final stages of the showpiece event, during which three players were shown red cards by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / April 27

Antonio Rudiger apologises for Copa del Rey meltdown as mega suspension emerges

The fallout from Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona has continued with Antonio Rudiger the central figure. On a night of huge drama in Sevilla, Rudiger grabbed the headlines at full time, despite not being on the field of play as Barcelona clinched the trophy.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / April 19

Real Madrid superstar could require surgery to fix serious knee problem

It has been a mammoth season for Real Madrid, and that has now started to take its toll on the first team squad. Their level has dropped in 2025, and for some players, the excessive number of matches has also led to worrying injury problems.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / April 5

Real Madrid could break historic contract rule in Antonio Rudiger talks

Real Madrid could tear up their contract rulebook as part of extension talks with key defender Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger has established himself as the kingpin in Carlo Ancelotti’s defence in the last two seasons with the German star a vital figure.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / April 4

Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger punished by UEFA but cleared for Arsenal game

Real Madrid can breathe a sigh of relief after their players will not face a ban from UEFA which would have ruled them out of the first leg of Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.

Real Madrid News / The42 / April 4

Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'

Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger also received a suspended one-match European ban.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 3

Real Madrid fear one important player could miss Arsenal clash

Real Madrid reportedly fear that Antonio Rudiger will be banned from playing against Arsenal after his behaviour during the celebrations of that win over Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 25

'Do you want to win titles?' – Chelsea legend admits he told Blues player to leave the club

A Chelsea legend has admitted this week that he actually told a recent Blues player to leave the club if he wanted to win titles. I don’t think that Chelsea fans will be too happy hearing about this story, because the player in question actually became a bit of a fan favourite before he left the club.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / March 21

Real Madrid defender addresses future amid Saudi Arabia interest

Saudi Arabia are very interested in Vinicius Junior, and while that pursuit looks close to ending, another Real Madrid star has attracted interest from officials at the Saudi Pro League: Antonio Rudiger.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 19

Rudiger names ‘best defender in Italy’ and thanks Spalletti

German international Antonio Rudiger names the ‘best defender in Italy’ and is ‘very happy’ to reunite with his old Roma coach Luciano Spalletti. ‘He brought the best out of me.’ The first leg of the Nations League quarter-final kicks off at San Siro on Thursday at 19.45 GMT, while the decider will be in Dortmund on Sunday evening.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 9

Real Madrid star ‘committed until 2026’ amid Saudi Pro League interest

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is not interested in a summer exit from the club. Injuries in Carlo Ancelotti’s back line have further highlighted just how important Rudiger is within his Los Blancos ranks this season.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 8

Illness threatens key defender availability for Real Madrid clash against Rayo Vallecano

After last weekend’s disappointing defeat to Real Betis, Real Madrid are aiming to return to aiming ways in La Liga against Rayo Vallecano, who make the short trip to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 14

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 5

Antonio Rudiger wowed by most underrated Tottenham ‘wall’

The “Barclaysmen” trend may have died down in recent weeks, though the ever-present human tendency to yearn for “the good old days” will never perish.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 4