Antonio Rudiger
32-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rudiger was the anchor of Real Madrid's defense during a 2024/25 season plagued by injuries across the back line. He managed 33 appearances (30 starts) and despite a late knee injury, should be set for the new season after featuring regularly in the Club World Cup. Rudiger's physicality and leadership helped Los Blancos maintain one of the top defensive records in La Liga last season, as he totaled 11 clean sheets. For now, it seems like he'll remain a starter, which makes him one of the best center-back options in the league in terms of fantasy.
Remains out Wednesday
Rudiger (knee) remains out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Benfica, the club posted.
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Rudiger resumed team training this week with Real Madrid but remains out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Benfica since the game is coming too early for him. The defender has been dealing with a knee injury and will be expected to resume a decent role in the backline once fully back fit for the Merengues.
Rudiger resumed team training this week with Real Madrid but remains out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Benfica since the game is coming too early for him. The defender has been dealing with a knee injury and will be expected to resume a decent role in the backline once fully back fit for the Merengues.
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Training with team
Rudiger (knee) was spotted training with the team on Monday, the club posted.
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Remains out
Rudiger (knee) remains out for the time being due to his discomfort, the club announced.
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Doesn't feature in final
Rudiger (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa final and will have to be monitored due to his recent discomfort.
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Won't miss Sunday's final
Rudiger (knee) is dealing with discomfort but won't miss Sunday's Supercopa final against Barcelona, according to Miguel Angel Diaz from COPE.
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Suffers knee pain
Rudiger was forced off in the 69th minute of Thursday's 2-1 win against Atletico in the semi-final of the Supercopa due to knee pain, coach Xabi Alonso said in a press conference. "Antonio was having limitations with his knee, he made a great effort and couldn't do any more."
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Real Madrid to offer new deal?
Real Madrid are ready to offer Rudiger a new contract, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.