Antonio Rüdiger is well-known in Spain by the nickname “El Loco,” and for good reason. Throughout his career, the defender has built a reputation as a fiercely competitive player.
In addition to his impressive football abilities, the German international occasionally finds himself involved in incidents on the pitch that raise eyebrows. He added another notable moment to this list during today’s local derby against Getafe.
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In a challenge with Getafe’s Rico, the 32-year-old could have faced a red card without much argument. However, his knee strike to Rico’s head went unpunished, and even VAR had no issues with it.
Upon reviewing the footage, it was clear that there was a concerning movement during the contest for the ball.
Rico required several minutes of treatment but ultimately returned to the game. Meanwhile, at halftime, Real Madrid had more pressing issues, as they were trailing after a spectacular volley from Martin Satriano at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
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