Real Madrid Star Antonio Rudiger Reacts To Facing Chelsea in Champions League

Real Madrid star, Antonio Rudiger has spoken out about his team’s upcoming clash against his former club Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The German defender, who spent three years at Chelsea before joining Real Madrid in 2021, has expressed mixed feelings about the upcoming match.

On the one hand, Rudiger is excited to face his former teammates and prove himself against one of the best teams in Europe.

He has praised Chelsea’s strength and resilience and believes that they will be tough opponents.

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However, Rudiger also acknowledged that the match will be emotionally challenging for him, given his close ties to the Chelsea club and its fans.

He has said that he will try to stay focused on the game and put his emotions aside, but admits that it will not be easy.

‘This will be very special – Can’t wait to see so many friends again,’ the 30-year-old posted on Twitter on Friday.

Rudiger is not the only ex-Chelsea player in Real’s squad with Belgium duo Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard also there, while Blues midfielder Mateo Kovacic will go up against his former side once again.

‘The feeling is excitement,’ Potter said in his pre-match press conference when asked about how he reacted to the draw.

‘I’ve said we will try to win the Champions League and that’s the same for the other seven clubs in the draw I’m sure.

‘We will focus on Real Madrid when we get there but at the moment our thoughts are on tomorrow and Everton. I’d rather focus on Everton because the other stuff is a long way away.’

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Rudiger’s comments reflect the mix of excitement and nerves that many players feel as they prepare for high-stakes matches in the Champions League.

With both Real Madrid and Chelsea eager to advance to next stage of the competition and it promises to be a closely contested encounter that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

As Rudiger and his teammates prepare for the match, they will be hoping to channel their passion and determination into a winning performance that will take them one step closer to the ultimate prize in European football.

In the meantime, Rudiger and Real travel to arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday for the latest edition of El Clasico.