While Messi didn't even play, this Real Madrid player made a sacrifice to help his team qualify for the World Cup
While Galtier did not want to risk Messi, what this Real Madrid player did in order to qualify his team
A new UEFA Champions League matchday brought a variety of scenarios with great news for some clubs and worrying news for others. Paris Saint-Germain failed to seal their qualification against Benfica after drawing at home. Lionel Messi was not in the squad due to a technical decision following a suspected injury. However, while Messi did not play, a Real Madrid player put his body at risk in order to qualify his team to the next round.
Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid visited Shakhtar in a highly complex match. The early goal of the Ukrainian team gave problems to the Spanish team. However, at the last minute everything was tied thanks to the heroic action of a Real Madrid player who even ended up bathed in blood.
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It was precisely Antonio Rudiger who dangerously shot between many legs a ball that ended up slipping into the net and thus sealing Real Madrid's qualification to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The German defender left the match injured and with a bandage on his face.
How is Rudiger feeling after the goal?
The German defender, Antonio Rudiger, shared on social networks that he is stable and that a "little blood" never hurts if it is for defending the Real Madrid shield. Precisely, the player scored a great goal in the UEFA Champions League and will play in the round of 16 with the team from the Spanish capital.
