Real Madrid: Antonio Rüdiger on the brink!

Antonio Rüdiger is going through a dark period! The German defender, a pillar of Real Madrid's backline, may have played his last match in the merengue colors last Saturday against Barça.

During the Clasico in the Copa del Rey final, his behavior went off the rails: from the bench, he threw objects towards referee De Burgos Bengoetxea. A serious act that could earn him a suspension of 4 to 12 matches. Video:

With only five matchdays left in La Liga, his season already seems over.

Rüdiger to miss the Club World Cup

However, the issue doesn't stop there. Rüdiger has been suffering for months from a painful knee. Constantly playing with discomfort, he may choose to undergo surgery quickly to start his rehabilitation.

Direct consequence: almost certain absence from the highly anticipated Club World Cup this summer.

At nearly 33 years old, the risk of jeopardizing the rest of his career becomes real. And at Real, his outburst is very poorly regarded. Some officials might even consider turning the page as early as this summer.

In a matter of moments, the Central African Republic native might have seen his Madrid future collapse.

Amine Jomni |

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