ANTONIO RUDIGER NEWS

Barcelona must regroup after Inter loss to face Real Madrid in crucial La Liga clasico

Barcelona must recover from its painful Champions League exit in time to face Real Madrid on Sunday with the La Liga title on the line

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for six-game ban Rudiger will serve a six-match ban for throwing an object at an official, the RFEF announced.

Impact Rudiger likely won't be overly impacted by the ban. He will miss the final five matches of this season, which he was already going to miss due to a knee surgery, as well as the opening match of the next campaign.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid defender Rüdiger gets 6-game ban for conduct toward referee

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has been handed a six-game ban for his conduct toward a referee during the team’s loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't feature again this season Rudiger (knee) underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season, the club announced.

Impact Rudiger underwent successful surgery Tuesday for a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes under the supervision of the Real Madrid Medical Services. He will miss about two months to recover from the surgery, with David Alaba expected to replace him in the central defense or Aurelien Tchouameni likely playing deeper on the pitch if needed for the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Rudiger ban: Real Madrid star's apology, games missed after Copa del Rey red card | Sporting News Real Madrid could be without Antonio Rudiger for a sustained period.

APRIL 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger apologizes for Copa del Rey outburst

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has apologized for his outburst of rage against the referee at the end of his team’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rudiger throws ice at the referee and is red carded in the Copa del Rey final

Antonio Rudiger is facing a possible multi-game suspension after appearing to throw ice at the referee and shouting aggressively while being held back by Real Madrid teammates late...

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona edges Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey final

Barcelona has edged Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title and launch its bid for a treble

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valverde scores late in Real Madrid's 1-0 win as suspended Mbappé is jeered by some fans

Real Madrid needed a stoppage-time goal by Federico Valverde to edge Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and keep some pressure on leader Barcelona in the Spanish league

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League standouts Real Madrid and PSG face English tests in quarterfinals

Two English clubs stand in the way of a stellar Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappé and his long-time previous team Paris Saint-Germain

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona can't fully capitalize on shock Real Madrid loss with Vinícius missed penalty

Vinícius Júnior has missed a penalty and Real Madrid has conceded an injury-time goal in a stunning 2-1 home loss to Valencia in La Liga

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé and Rüdiger fined by UEFA but cleared to play CL quarters after 'indecent' celebration

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger were fined by UEFA on Friday but escaped bans from the Champions League quarterfinals over “indecent” post-game celebrations in...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger fined by UEFA but can play Champions League quarterfinals

Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger fined by UEFA but can play Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid needs extra time to oust Real Sociedad and advance to Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid needed extra time to get past Real Sociedad and reach its second Copa del Rey final in three seasons

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé, Vinícius among 4 Real Madrid players being investigated by UEFA after Atletico game

UEFA says four Real Madrid players including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are being investigated for alleged “indecent conduct” during the Champions League game at Atletico Ma...

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé scores twice to reach 31 goals for Madrid, bettering Ronaldo's debut season tally

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores winning penalty Wednesday Rudiger registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rudiger stepped up to the penalty spot as the fifth penalty taker in Wednesday's shootout and drilled his shot past Jan Oblak to advance his side to the Champions League quarterfinals. In addition to literally winning the match for his side, Rudiger played very well on the defensive end. He made 10 clearances, blocked one shot and won three duels in his 120 minutes of action.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning penalty Wednesday Rudiger registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rudiger stepped up to the penalty spot as the fifth penalty taker in Wednesday's shootout and drilled his shot past Jan Oblak to advance his side to the Champions League quarterfinals. In addition to literally winning the match for his side, Rudiger played very well on the defensive end. He made 10 clearances, blocked one shot and won three duels in his 120 minutes of action.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Rudiger (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rudiger is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's trip after overcoming an illness. The defender was always expected to return after returning to full training Tuesday, and is now ready to go in a Champions League derby.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Atletico on penalties in Champions League. Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout — again — to keep its title defense alive Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tchouaméni downplays boos by Real Madrid fans and turns attention to Atletico

Aurélien Tchouaméni can definitely hear the boos from the Real Madrid crowd

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trains, fit for Wednesday Rudiger (illness) was training Tuesday and is an option for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to his club.

Impact Rudiger was back in training Tuesday after missing out the past few days with an illness, leaving some room for the defender to make the call Wednesday. He will likely need to pass a fitness test ahead of the contest still, with the club hoping they can gain back a regular starter. That said, if he is fit for the contest, we will likely be expected to see the start, starting in 32 of his 34 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Rudiger (illness) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rudiger misses out after dealing with the flu in the buildup to Sunday's match. The defender will hope to recover in time for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Atleti.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training due to flu Rudiger is doubtful for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano after missing training due to an illness, according to Joel Del Rio of Marca.

Impact Rudiger is going to be a late call Sunday, as he is now a heavy doubt due to an illness. He will likely need to pass testing to be an option, although a starting spot seems outside of the picture with a UCL contest on Wednesday. That said, this will force a change in the starting XI regardless, with David Alaba and Raul Asencio likely to serve in the middle of the defense.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid loses at Betis as Isco spearheads 2-1 comeback over former team; Atletico leads

Real Madrid has stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS