UCL: Rudiger discusses personal battle with Haaland ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City.

Real Madrid’s defender, Antonio Rüdiger, emphasized the personal challenge of facing “super striker” Erling Haaland in their upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City.

Seeking revenge after City eliminated them from last season’s competition, Rüdiger reflected on his performance in last year’s semi-final first leg at the Bernabéu, where he successfully contained Haaland in a 1-1 draw.

However, he was sidelined for the return leg at the Etihad, where City secured a decisive 4-0 victory.

Rüdiger expressed determination to control dangerous players like Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, and Haaland in the upcoming match, highlighting the personal stakes for him as a defensive player against a formidable striker like Haaland.