Rüdiger Successfully Undergoes Surgery for Knee Injury

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger undergoes successful knee surgery for partial meniscus tear.

Real Madrid confirmed that defender Antonio Rüdiger has undergone knee surgery.

The club stated, “Our player Antonio Rüdiger underwent successful surgery today for a partial tear in the external meniscus of his left leg. Rüdiger will begin recovery work shortly.”

Rüdiger medical report.

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Rüdiger's troubles continued after Saturday's Copa del Rey final, where he was sent off for reacting angrily to a foul call against him by Kylian Mbappe, shortly after Barcelona took the lead in extra time.

Rüdiger, who has since apologized, faces a potential suspension of 4 to 12 matches. Real Madrid's league campaign heats up with Celta Vigo coming to town this Sunday, as Los Blancos trail Barcelona by four points with five matches left.