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Real Madrid: Rudiger Undergoes Knee Surgery After Copa Del Rey Final Defeat

The German international sustained a meniscus tear in his left knee, though the club did not give a timeline for his recovery

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Antonio Rudiger has undergone knee surgery
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Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Antonio Rudiger has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. (More Football News)

Rudiger was replaced by Endrick in extra-time of Madrid's 3-2 defeat to rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday after picking up an injury. 

The German international sustained a바카라 웹사이트meniscus tear in his left knee, though the club did not give a timeline for his recovery.바카라 웹사이트

"Our player, Antonio Rudiger underwent successful surgery today for a partial tear in the external meniscus of his left leg," Real said in a statement.

"Rudiger will begin recovery work shortly."

Rudiger was one of three Madrid players sent off during Los Blancos' defeat to Hansi Flick's team following a refereeing decision against Kylian Mbappe late on.

The 32-year-old was seen throwing an object, reportedly an ice cube, at referee바카라 웹사이트Ricardo Burgos moments바카라 웹사이트after Jules Kounde had scored the winning goal.바카라 웹사이트

Rudiger, who has since apologised for his behaviour, could be suspended for between four and 12 matches, according to reports.바카라 웹사이트

Madrid, who are four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona with five games of the season remaining, welcome Celta Vigo to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

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