Antonio Rudiger
32-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 1/17/2026
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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger has been dealing with knee discomfort and was expected to feature in Sunday's Supercopa final before remaining an unused substitute during the match. This is somewhat concerning, as the center-back has been struggling with knee issues in recent seasons. If he were to miss some time to recover, Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio could see increased playing time in central defense.
Rudiger has been dealing with knee discomfort and was expected to feature in Sunday's Supercopa final before remaining an unused substitute during the match. This is somewhat concerning, as the center-back has been struggling with knee issues in recent seasons. If he were to miss some time to recover, Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio could see increased playing time in central defense.
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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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Starting immediately
Rudiger (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Girona.
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Back available Sunday
Rudiger (quadriceps) is back available for Sunday's clash against Girona, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference, according to Madrid Xtra. "Rudiger is back."
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Suffers quadriceps injury
Rudiger was diagnosed with a left quadriceps injury and will be sidelined for the time being, the club announced Friday.
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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.