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Antonio Rudiger sacrificed everything to score 95th minute equaliser for Real Madrid

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Updated 22:25 11 Oct 2022 GMT+1Published 22:09 11 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Antonio Rudiger sacrificed everything to score 95th minute equaliser for Real Madrid

Antonio Rudiger headed home a 95th minute equaliser but ended up getting smashed in the face by the goalkeeper.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Antonio Rudiger sacrificed everything to head home a dramatic 95th minute equaliser for Real Madrid against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The 14-time European champions found themselves 1-0 down just after half-time when Oleksandr Zubkov put the Ukrainian outfit in the lead.

And despite all the attacking talent on show for Los Blancos, it was Rudiger who levelled matters in the dying embers.

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It was a deep cross into the box from Toni Kroos, with Rudiger filling in as a makeshift striker.

He got in front of goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and headed home a dramatic goal. But the Germany international was unable to celebrate and instead lay in agony on the turf after being completely wiped out.



Rudiger was left a bloody mess after the collision and had to be attended to by doctors and medics, who used a cloth on his wound and cleaned up the blood on his pristine white shirt.

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It was absolute warrior mentality from Rudiger, who will do whatever it takes for the good of the team.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

The last-gasp goal from Rudiger saved Real and means Carlo Ancelotti's men have gone 17 games without defeat.

Rudiger made 203 appearances for Chelsea and was incredibly well-liked by Blues fans, having played a key role in their 2021 Champions League final triumph under Thomas Tuchel.

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The former Roma man joined Real on a free transfer in the summer, penning a lucrative four-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

He's played 12 times in all competitions and is already happy to put his head where it hurts.

The draw on Tuesday secured Real's passage into the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare.

Featured Image Credit: Image: BT Sport

Topics: Real Madrid, Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Antonio Rudiger

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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