Antonio Rüdiger scored in the last breath of the game against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw the goal that mathematically classified Real Madrid for the round of 16 of the Champions League with two games remaining in the group stage. His headed goal cost him 20 stitches on his forehead, although he is not ruled out for the classic.
The German defender collided with the Ukrainian goalkeeper at the moment of the shot, in an action in which both players were lying on the pitch for several minutes and had to be attended to, already in extra time.
Medical tests confirmed that Rüdiger did not suffer a bone injury after the strong blow suffered against Anatoli Trubin. Waiting to make a mask to play with the protected area, he is not ruled out for the moment for Sunday's classic at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Real Madrid doctors carried out the radiological study on Rüdiger on Wednesday morning, which according to EFE from the white club, ruled out that he suffered a bone injury due to the strong impact against the goalkeeper in the 95th minute. Measurement of the face has been taken de Rüdiger to urgently create a mask so that the German can test it in training, before deciding on his presence in Sunday's duel against Barcelona. During his time at Chelsea he has already played with a mask.
At the moment it is not ruled out, although with the recent 20-point injury, its evolution will be studied in the coming days so that Carlo Ancelotti, in communication with the medical staff and the player, can make a decision on Saturday. This Wednesday, the player will rest at his home.
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I'm fine, thanks for the messages," Rüdiger wrote on social media to thank his followers for their love.
