Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was substituted off during the side’s La Liga 2024-25 match against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday.
The German international seemed to have sustained an injury early on in the first half. While the extend and the kind of injury is still unknown, he was replaced by Raul Asencio in the 15th minute.
The centre-back has started 20 times for the side in the league. An injury to the former Chelsea player could prove to be harmful for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Going into the Espanyol match, Real was just one point ahead of of city rival Atletico Madrid, which beat Mallorca 2-0 earlier in the day.
Moreover, important knockout playoff matches against Premier League champion Manchester City beckon in the UEFA Champions League.
In Real’s defence department, the likes of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao continue to be longstanding absentees as the duo recover from their respective injuries.
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