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Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys May: Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been ruled out of the season and is expected to miss the FIFA Club World Cup, having undergone surgery for a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left knee on Tuesday.

Rudiger has had an issue with his left knee through the 2024/25 season and was unable to continue past the 111th minute during the final of the Copa Del Rey against FC Barcelona. He was later shown a red card after throwing an object towards referee De Burgos Bengoetxea.

"Our player Antonio Rudiger underwent successful surgery today for a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes under the supervision of Real Madrid Medical Services. Rudiger will begin recovery soon," read the statement by the club.