Antonio Rudiger: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / February 18

Real Madrid fearing further injury problems for key defender

Real Madrid are aiming to see off Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie on Wednesday, and all they need to do is avoid defeat to book their place in the last 16 of the competition, given that they won 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium last Tuesday.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 17

Real Madrid lose defender for Manchester City clash but starter will return

Real Madrid have received positive news ahead of their Champions League second leg against Manchester City, with German centre-back Antonio Rudiger set to be fit for the clash.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / February 3

Real Madrid star not giving up on injury return vs. Man City

Real Madrid are approaching a key point in the 2024/25 season without star defender Antonio Rudiger. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are in La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League action across the next two weeks, and Rudiger will miss games in each competition.

Real Madrid News / Sporting News / February 3

Carlo Ancelotti sets out Real Madrid transfer stance after Antonio Rudiger injury

Real Madrid face a transfer decision following an injury to Antonio Rudiger.

Real Madrid News / Sporting News / February 2

Real Madrid confirm Antonio Rudiger injury blow: Games missed, Man City update

Real Madrid have been rocked by another defensive injury blow.

Celta Vigo News / ESPN / January 16

Endrick says goals for Rüdiger: 'Never praises me'

Real Madrid forward Endrick praised teammate Antonio Rudiger for guiding him through his goal drought, dedicating his brace in Madrid's 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo on Thursday to the defender.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 1

Real Madrid willing to break contract tradition with Antonio Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger has been one of Real Madrid’s most consistent performers over the last couple of years. Signed after ending his contract with Chelsea in 2022, the German defender has been a mainstay for Carlo Ancelotti, and he has needed to be given the club’s injury crisis over the last 18 months.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 14

Potential replacement for Real Madrid could be its former star

Potential replacement for injury-plagued Real Madrid could be its former star

It wouldn't be a typical Real Madrid season if one of its key players didn't suffer a season-ending injury.

Real Madrid star fuels surprise talk of transfer swoop for West Ham United man

Real Madrid’s insane line up if they land ambitious transfer targets from Liverpool, Arsenal & more

Kylian Mbappe needs to prove he's worthy of French captaincy

Every player to notch 100 or more Premier League goals

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

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