The Real Madrid defender lives on the edge and has been banned for six matches after clashing with a referee at the Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has confirmed he has undergone successful knee surgery, but is targeting a return to action this season.Rudiger was set to miss Real Madrid’s final five matches of their LaLiga campaign after being hit with a six-game ban by the Spanish FA after being sent off in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.

Question marks surround Antonio Rüdiger's place at the 2025 Club World Cup after the defender underwent a serious knee surgery that ended his season.