Antonio Rüdiger has met with Xabi Alonso to give him the news:'Tomorrow...'

Antonio Rüdiger has earned the right to be Real Madrid's starting center-back on the strength of outstanding performances and unquestionable commitment. Last season, for example, he spent more than half a year playing with a knee injury so as not to abandon the team. Now, in light of the new wave of injuries hitting the white locker room, his presence seems essential for the team to achieve the goals set at the beginning of the season.

In this regard, Antonio Rüdiger's physical condition takes on special importance if we consider that tomorrow the grand final of the Spanish Super Cup will be played. Barça and Madrid will face each other in an epic clash that can completely change the course of both teams this season. However, despite the importance of the match, the presence of the German defender is by no means guaranteed.

We must remember that Antonio Rüdiger already made many headlines in the buildup to the semifinals against Atlético. Some physical discomfort made him a doubt until the very last moment, but he ultimately made the starting eleven and delivered a great performance. Now, just over 24 hours before the final against Barça, his physical condition is once again in the spotlight.

Xabi Alonso, after defeating Atleti, appeared in a press conference to confirm that Antonio Rüdiger's physical condition is not adequate. "He has played as much as he could, he is in a lot of pain in his knee and I have had to substitute him". Therefore, in a normal situation, it would be logical to think that Madrid's "22" will not play against Barça, but Rüdiger has already shown that he can handle anything.

Antonio Rüdiger has met with Xabi Alonso to give him the news: "Tomorrow..."

Despite the doubts that exist around Real Madrid and FC Barcelona,  Antonio Rüdiger has wanted to put an end to the rumors by speaking directly with Xabi Alonso. As we have said, his commitment is beyond question, and in recent hours he has shown it once again. "Tomorrow we play a final, if the team need me, I will be there until my last day at this club", he has acknowledged in private.

This way, given Alaba and Huijsen's lack of match fitness, and Militao's injury, it is likely that we will once again see Antonio Rüdiger start tomorrow. Real Madrid need the victory to dispel the ghosts that have accompanied them since the first weeks of the season. Now, knowing that Rüdiger may be able to play, the white club's chances multiply.