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Rüdiger Highly Doubtful for El Clásico Super Cup Final

Published January 9, 2026, 14:16
Rüdiger Highly Doubtful for El Clásico Super Cup Final

Antonio Rüdiger is highly doubtful for the Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The German defender left the semi-final match against Atlético Madrid with discomfort and is considered unlikely to be available to coach Chabi Alonso. Raúl Asensio is also facing a problem, while Din Hausen was already unavailable and David Alaba is not expected to be included in the squad. If Rüdiger is unable to play, Real Madrid may be forced to field a back four consisting of Valverde, Tchouaméni, Carreras, and Mendy. This situation creates headaches for the Real coach, as Rüdiger's absence will be a significant loss for the team. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé has a higher chance of returning for the final, which would strengthen his team's attacking power. Real Madrid will try to fill the gap in defense and compete for the win against Barcelona.