Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger’s strange defense against Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the Champions League last night went viral. Rural
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger accomplished the seemingly impossible by keeping Manchester City ‘s Erling Haaland completely silent for most of the UFABET game. Rudiger looks to have done his personal mission to stop Haaland, who has netted 51 goals in 46 appearances, at the Santiago Bernabeu for the Champions League . Semifinal first leg last night (Tuesday 9 May 2023)
And the German center back succeeded. Haaland didn’t just fail to add to his impressive number of goals. But the world-class striker managed just 21 touches over the course of 90 minutes – fewer touches than Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (43 ) and A. Manchester City’s Derson (29 times)
before meeting Rudiger Haaland averages a Champions League goal every 58 minutes, but the defender made it clear why Real Madrid were keen to sign the Germany international after his contract expired. At Chelsea last summer, Rudiger knew he had to understand Haaland’s thoughts and feelings in order to give him a chance to keep the Norway international as quiet as possible.
And footage recorded from the stands shows the Madrid centre-back’s off-ball defense against his 6ft 4in (193cm) opponent. Rudiger bowed low. put his head under Haaland’s armpit It looked almost as if he was willing to have a giant striker hold him in a wrestling headlock. The video clip went viral with fans. come to watch and comment heavily
And will Manchester City qualify for the Champions League final? There is no doubt that Haaland was determined to beat Rudiger. With the second leg next week at the Etihad Stadium, the Blues are aiming to reach the Champions League final for the second time. And of course Haaland has the potential to help the club become European champions for the first time. If Manchester City win, they will face either AC Milan or Inter Milan in the final. That will take place at Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey on June
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