Rudiger to undergo tests after injury vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger received a serious gash on his forehead against Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek.

The German scored a vital goal that helped Real Madrid recover a point, but he bled for a while. His participation in El Clásico is in doubt.

Diario AS reported Rudiger’s fitness following Real Madrid’s game against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The defender’s forehead required 20 stitches. Wednesday’s exam will decide his availability against Barcelona this weekend.

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Rudiger’s likely absence might be a huge setback for Los Blancos, particularly since Eder Militao had a muscular spasm earlier this week.

Militao is certain to start this weekend, but Rudiger’s status might impact Real Madrid’s back line.

Real Madrid is certain Rudiger will play. Carlo Ancelotti has promised that the defender’s cut isn’t severe.

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“His forehead is cut.” Emotionally, he’s OK. He laughs and is thrilled because he scored a big goal, Ancelotti remarked.

Real Madrid also worries about Thibaut Courtois’s availability. Ancelotti recently said the Belgian may return to training in time for El Clásico, but concerns linger.

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Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Hector Bellerin, and Memphis Depay are injured for Barcelona.

Kounde’s availability for the Bernabéu match is optimistic.