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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

Starting Wednesday Rudiger (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Rudiger is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash after overcoming a hamstring injury. The defender was reportedly fit to start, and is doing just that. Rudiger has been the first name on the team sheet in central defense whenever fit.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Option as expected Rudiger (hamstring) is an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. "Antonio can play from the start."

Impact Rudiger is with the team as expected moving into Wednesday, as he is set to return and will see minutes immediately. This is great news for the club, as his presence in the starting XI is a huge boost, as he is notorious for halting Erling Haaland whenever they meet. He will likely continue in the starting Xi moving forward, as he is a regular starter when fit."

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to face Man City Rudiger (hamstring) could return for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, manager Carlo Ancelotti told media Tuesday. "We need Rudiger [and Alaba...

Impact Rudiger won't play against Osasuna on Saturday, but there's a chance he might be able to return against Manchester City in a pivotal contest for Los Merengues. Rudiger has missed Real Madrid's last two matches, and a third one versus Osasuna, before being potentially ready to return.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Receives Further Devastating Injury News Days After Antonio Rudiger Update Real Madrid has not had much luck with injuries this season, and when things started to look better, they received a double blow to two expe...

FEBRUARY 4 • SI.COM

Out at least 20 days Rudiger (hamstring) is set to miss the next 20 days of action due to injury, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Impact Rudiger will miss out for around the next month, missing out on most of February due to a hamstring injury. This is a critical loss for the club as they head into the knockout stages of UCL play, playing Manchester City twice during that span. This will force a dire situation in the defense with only three central defenders available, as Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni will likely take over most of the duties in that spot while he is out.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti sets out Real Madrid transfer stance after Antonio Rudiger injury | Sporting News Canada Real Madrid face a transfer decision following an injury to Antonio Rudiger.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlo Ancelotti sets out Real Madrid transfer stance after Antonio Rudiger injury | Sporting News Real Madrid face a transfer decision following an injury to Antonio Rudiger.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hamstring injury confirmed Rudiger has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to his hamstring and is set to remain out for the time being.

Impact Rudiger's timeline of return is yet to be determined after picking up a muscle injury during the loss to Espanyol. This will likely leave him out of the Madrid derby Saturday, with Raul Asencio expected to take the start at center back, adding on to the several injuries to the back line for Los Blancos.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Defender Antonio Rudiger Could Miss Champions League Playoff Against Manchester City Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat to 18th-place Espanyol in La Liga yesterday, thanks to an 85th-minute strike from Carlos Romero. It wasn't...

FEBRUARY 2 • SI.COM

Comes off injured Rudiger was forced off the field in the 15th minute of Saturday's match against Espanyol due to an apparent leg injury.

Impact Rudiger would not last long Saturday, with the defender going down and holding his leg as he exited the field in the 15th minute. This is something to monitor for the club, as he is a crucial player and their top defender. He was replaced by Raul Asencio.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances Rudiger registered five clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Rudiger helped keep the clean sheet Saturday with five clearances for his ninth of the season. He continues to be one of the top reliable players for Los Blancos, appearing in every league match thus far with 20 starts in 21 appearances, averaging about 3.5 clearances per contest.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid eye Bundesliga defensive star as future Antonio Rudiger replacement | Sporting News Real Madrid could make a 2025 transfer swoop for a Bundesliga star with an eye on replacing Antonio Rudiger.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nets another UCL goal Rudiger scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-2 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Rudiger logged in another UCL goal for his second of the season. He's also all three games at center back in the competition, making nine clearances with three tackles. The defender has also started all but one game in in La Liga play, keeping his regular center back spot for Los Blancos for a third campaign in a row.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

William Saliba to Real Madrid?! Antonio Rudiger risks angering Arsenal fans as he teases future transfer for Gunners star | Goal.com US Antonio Rudiger has suggested Arsenal defender William Saliba could soon join him at Real Madrid, if he keeps up his current form.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores in UCL play Rudiger scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Rudiger scored his first goal in the campaign in the 83rd minute to give Real Madrid the 2-1 lead at home. The centerback also had a good defensive outing, leading his side with a season-high six clearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in draw Rudiger recorded two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Rudiger only recorded two clearances during the draw Thursday. He's started all three matches at center back for the team, totaling nine clearances with five shots. He is entering his third campaign with Los Blancos, continuing his key starting role in the defense for the side.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish court gives online racial abuser of soccer star Vinícius 8-month suspended sentence

Real Madrid says a Spanish court has given a suspended eight-month prison sentence to a person who racially insulted soccer stars Vinícius J...

JULY 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Spanish court gives online racial abuser of soccer star Vinícius 8-month suspended sentence

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