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During a Club World Cup match, Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger accused Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral of racial abuse, which Cabral denied, leading to an investigation under FIFA's anti-racism protocol. The incident occurred after a physical altercation, with the referee signaling an alleged racist incident using FIFA's 'X' gesture. The event highlights ongoing issues of racism in football and FIFA's efforts to address it.
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger appeared to direct goalkeeper Andriy Lunin on where to dive for a crucial penalty save against Manchester City in the Champions League, ultimately helping Real Madrid win the match. Speculation arose that teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga may have also assisted Lunin in predicting Bernardo Silva's penalty kick. Lunin's save proved pivotal as Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid's 3-3 draw with Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals showcased their strong first-half performance, with Rodrygo impressing on the left and Luka Modric's impactful substitution. Eduardo Camavinga's exceptional performance and Antonio Rudiger's defensive prowess were notable, but Real Madrid's energy dip in the second half and missed scoring opportunities are areas for improvement ahead of the second leg at the Etihad.
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger has been ruled out of the crucial Girona clash due to a thigh injury, leaving the team without a single senior centre-back. With Eder Militao, David Alaba, and Nacho Fernandez also sidelined, 19-year-old Jacobo Ramon may make his senior debut. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is expected to field a makeshift defence pairing for the match, and will also be without three of their four centre-backs for the upcoming Champions League game against RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid played a thrilling SuperCup semi-final, with Real Madrid emerging victorious in extra time with a 5-3 win. The game saw intense action, with goals from Rüdiger, Mendy, Carvajal, Joselu Mato, and Brahim Díaz. The match showcased exceptional performances and dramatic moments, ultimately leading to Real Madrid securing a spot in the SuperCup final.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti clarifies that his previous statement about Antonio Rudiger starting against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final second-leg "was a misunderstanding" and that he thought the question was about winger Rodrygo. Ancelotti says Rudiger, like other players, is available for selection. Real Madrid is hoping to progress to their sixth Champions League final in 10 seasons with a win against Pep Guardiola's City, while midfielder Luka Modric claims the thought of making it through to another European final is in the minds of Real's players.
Real Madrid and Manchester City played a great game at the Bernabeu, with both teams constantly swapping control. Antonio Rudiger marked Erling Haaland spectacularly, while Eduardo Camavinga had a great game. Real Madrid's fan base was a 10, and Dani Carvajal competed like nobody else. Vini and De Bruyne scored the goals of the night. The match did not disappoint, and there are still 90 minutes to go in the Champions League.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was racially abused by Cadiz fans after the team's game on Saturday. The incident happened after Madrid's 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Cadiz. Spanish football has been marred by racism this season, with Rudiger's teammate Vinicius Junior having been targeted during several matches. The Spanish league has filed several formal complaints to authorities over insults against Vinicius, with some of them having already being shelved. The first trial against a fan who racially abused a player in Spain is expected to begin this year.