Completing Real Madrid's list of defensive absentees, Antonio Rudiger picked up a thigh injury at the start of February, and ...

Today’s headlines: ️ Get in touch: [email protected] Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger ... his best form. Chelsea are considering ...

He ultimately failed to dislodge Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and ... Ruben Loftus-Cheek was a steady performer under a succession of Chelsea managers (Mike Egerton/PA) A Premier League ...

Real Madrid without their best defender for most of February as Antonio Rüdiger deals with a new hamstring injury.

Real Madrid are without a fit senior centre-back for two crucial games against Atletico Madrid and Manchester City in the ...