🤕 Rüdiger a doubt for tonight’s derby in the Supercopa

Real Madrid faces a last-minute setback ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético de Madrid. Antonio Rüdiger is a doubt for the derby taking place tonight.

According to Cadena COPE, the German center-back is dealing with physical discomfort that could keep him out of the starting lineup. The information, reported by journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz, indicates that the player is suffering from knee problems. 

If the German does not recover in time for the match, Real Madrid would have to resort to an improvised defense. All signs point to Huijsen and Asencio forming an unprecedented center-back partnership to stop the rojiblanco attack. 

Rüdiger’s physical condition is especially concerning due to his recent injury history. It’s worth remembering that the defender was already out for more than two months between September and November 2025 due to a thigh injury. This new knee issue raises uncertainty about whether the player is suffering from fatigue due to a lack of rotation.

Xabi Alonso will wait until the last moment to decide whether to include the Berlin center-back. The final decision will depend on how the player feels during the pre-match activation tests in Arabia. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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