Rudiger Calls for Honesty After Trophy Drought

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has called for his teammates to be honest with themselves as the club faces a second consecutive season without a major trophy. Rudiger, who finished the recent season as an undisputed starter despite early-season injuries, believes the solution is straightforward.

In an interview, Rudiger stated that while such periods are challenging, the team must avoid dwelling on past failures. He emphasized the importance of drawing the right conclusions from these experiences and moving forward with renewed focus.

Rudiger himself is committed to remaining at the Bernabeu for another year, having agreed to a one-year contract extension. With the departures of former captain Dani Carvajal and defensive partner David Alaba, Rudiger is expected to be the most senior defender in the squad.