Antonio Rudiger to miss three months due to an injury to the anterior rectus of his left leg

Antonio Rudiger will be sidelined for approximately three months following a new injury, according to Arancha Rodriguez. The German center-back, who has already faced a challenging 2025 due to a combination of disciplinary and injury issues, will now miss the first part of the 2025/26 season.

Rudiger, who underwent surgery in April for a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, had been scheduled to return around late August. However, the latest update confirms that he will remain out as the club monitors his recovery. This absence comes after the six-match ban he received earlier in the year for violent conduct during the Copa del Rey final, which already sidelined him for the end of Real Madrid’s season and start of Los Blancos’ campaign.

Since joining Real Madrid as a free agent in June 2022, Rudiger has been a key figure in defense, helping the club lift La Liga and the Champions League in the 2023–24 season. Despite losing his status as an undroppable starter, he remains valued for his experience and depth.

Real Madrid will now need to adjust their defensive plans for the coming months without the services of the 32-year-old, who has also been instrumental for the Germany national team.

Source: tribuna