Antonio Rudiger has been named Real Madrid’s Five-Star Player of the Month for April by the club’s fans, recognizing his exceptional performance as a German defender this season. “I am very happy with the award. It shows that we have had a great season as a team and that I have also performed well individually. The fans have appreciated me, and that’s what matters to me,” said Rudiger after receiving the award presented by ‘Mahou’.
A defining moment in Real Madrid’s season was the penalty shootout against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals. Rudiger took the last penalty, securing Real Madrid’s spot in the semi-finals. “If I had to choose one moment from the season, it would be the penalty I scored against Manchester City that secured our qualification. I told Ancelotti to believe in me before the shootout, and it worked out,” shared the defender.
Despite a successful season, with LaLiga title already secured, Rudiger is focused on the ultimate goal – defeating Borussia Dortmund in the final on June 1st. “I feel very good, and as I mentioned before, the team has had a great campaign. We want to finish the season on a high note by winning the Champions League,” expressed Rudiger ahead of the highly-anticipated final match.