Despite their 1-0 Club World Cup triumph over Juventus, Real Madrid fans believe it is time for a ‘tough debate’ concerning one of their players.
Gonzalo Garcia, a young striker, scored the game’s only goal as Xabi Alonso’s side advanced to the competition’s last eight.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first assist for the club came in his fourth outing with a cross.
Michele Di Gregorio, the goalkeeper for Juventus, performed admirably as Real improved after halftime.
They are now one step closer to securing their first trophy under Alonso.
Regardless of the outcome, Los Blancos fans were unimpressed with one of their players’ performances.
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Antonio Rudiger has returned to the starting lineup for the last two games after recovering from injury, while fellow centre-back Raul Asencio served a suspension in the last encounter against Salzburg.
A fan posted: “Never thought I’d say this but I’m getting nervous with Rudiger in that back line.”
Another responded: “I’m really not liking what I’m seeing from Rudiger, on or off the ball.”
A third individual commented: “Sooner or later we need to have a conversation about Rudiger.”
Real felt the need to strengthen at centre-back this summer, and used Dean Huijsen’s £50 million release clause to buy him from Bournemouth.
The Spain international has started all four of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup games and fits in perfectly with their back line.
In addition to Rudiger and Asencio, Aurelien Tchouameni has been playing as a new centre-back during the competition, but he can also play in midfield when necessary.
David Alaba has only played 14 matches for Real since recuperating from an ACL injury sustained in December 2023, and he is presently out injured, while Eder Militao is rehabilitating from the same issue and will also miss the Club World Cup.
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