Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger could be sidelined for a significant amount of time due to a hamstring injury.
It’s a major blow for Real Madrid at a crucial point in the season. Rüdiger, who has been a key defensive figure for the team, sustained a hamstring injury. He could be out for an extended period.
The injury occurred during Saturday’s La Liga match against Espanyol, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Real. In the 15th minute of the game, Rüdiger left the field with discomfort in his leg.
After tests and evaluations, Real Madrid confirmed on Sunday that Rüdiger has injured his right hamstring. The experienced German defender’s condition is being closely monitored.
According to media reports, Rüdiger could be out for at least three weeks due to this injury. This means he will miss several matches, including the crucial Champions League playoff games against Manchester City. There are significant concerns about his availability for those games.
Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs on February 11 and 19. Before that, they will play Leganés in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday and face Atlético Madrid in an important La Liga clash next Saturday.
In addition to Rüdiger’s injury, Real Madrid is also dealing with the long-term absence of Éder Militão, who is out for the season due to a ligament injury. David Alaba, who was sidelined for 13 months with a similar injury, has only just returned. Rüdiger’s injury adds to the growing list of concerns for the team.
Had Real Madrid won against Espanyol, they could have extended their lead over Atlético Madrid to 4 points. However, they were unable to do so. With 49 points from 22 matches, Real Madrid is at the top of La Liga. Atlético is second with 48 points from the same number of games.
