National soccer player Antonio Rüdiger gave Spanish record champions Real Madrid a perfect start to the new year.
Thanks to the German central defender’s first goal of the season, the “Royals” won 1-0 (0-0) against RCD Mallorca on Wednesday (January 3, 2024) and maintained their lead in the LaLiga table, initially three points ahead of the surprise team FC Girona.
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Rüdiger redeemed the Madrilenians (78th) with a header from a corner. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team, who surprisingly extended his contract until 2026 during the short winter break, had previously struggled.
Mallorca’s Antonio Sanchez hit the crossbar with his head (41′), Samuel Costa hit the post (54′). The Madrid team’s best chance was missed by Brahim Diaz (69′), who headed it onto the inside post from close range.
