Rudiger also expressed his desire to feature in the Nations League later this year. The 32-year-old has a history of knee issues. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2016.

Rudiger is set to miss rest of the season after knee surgery - and he might not be back early next season either, with a suspension still hanging over his head. advertisement.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger went under the knife on the same day he was given a six-game ban by the Spanish FA on Tuesday.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is given a six-match ban for throwing an object at the referee during their Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona.

Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear. The 32-year-old has been a staple of Carlo Ancelotti’s side ...

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger could receive a lengthy ban after throwing an object at the referee in the Copa del Rey final defeat by Barcelona.

Should Rudiger face such a charge, the suspension would apply to other domestic matches and not only the Copa del Rey. That ban could start at as soon as May 4, when Real Madrid return to play ...

Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards for angrily reacting to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle.

Condemnation of Rudiger’s latest transgression has been swift, within Spain and well beyond. Rafael van der Vaart, formerly of Real Madrid, offered perhaps the most withering assessment during a ...

Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards for angrily reacting to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle.

Antonio Rudiger has apologised after being sent off for throwing an object at the referee during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final defeat by Barcelona. Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who ...