Real Madrid: Late Drama & Potential Defeat

According to the Cope network, the participation of a defender from the white team in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup this Thursday against Atlético is in doubt.

Rüdiger’s participation against Atlético, in doubt

JASIRVENT MD

After Barça’s very comfortable victory yesterday against Athletic Club (5-0), in the first of the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup which is being played in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), this Thursday the second ‘semi’ will be played between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, from which match the other finalist will emerge who will play against Hansi Flick’s team.

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Looking ahead to tonight’s match (8pm), Xabi Alonso’s team could have to do without a player whose participation, at the moment, is unknown. According to the Cope network, Antonio Rüdiger is a doubt. The German central defender – according to the aforementioned media – has discomfort in his knee. If he does not recover, Huijsen and Asencio would form the center back pair.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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