SUMMARY
- Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger's humorous attempt to scare a ball boy during a Copa del Rey match has gone viral.
- Fan reactions range from describing him as a "literal cartoon character" to appreciating his positive vibes in the dressing room.
Real Madrid and German national team defender Antonio Rudiger is known for his strong and man-to-man defending on the field. The 30-year-old is a tough character to break down and provides solidity to any team’s defense which he plays for.
During Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey clash against Arandina, Antonio Rudiger started the match as a substitute. The German international player pulled off a quirky stunt during the match. The sideline antics of the Los Blancos’ number 22 have been going viral online.
Rüdiger was jokingly trying to scare the ball boy during the game 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/kKPptaxOGk
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) January 6, 2024
The defensive player was in a jovial mood as he tried to scare the ball boy by making a scary face. He was spotted stretching his eyes, and widening his mouth while looking towards the ball boy. Fans have reacted to this stunt by the 30-year-old player.
A fan account by the name of ‘Douba’ on ‘X’, stated regarding the player – “he’s literally a cartoon character”. On the original post by ‘Madrid Xtra’ on ‘X’, a follower commented – “I can’t believe he’s real man”. Another one chipped in and expressed – “He looks scary though”.
he’s literally a cartoon character 😭 https://t.co/KPj9fBWfdO
— Douba (@doubafooty) January 6, 2024
Another fan wrote – “Rudiger’s vibes are good for any dressing room”. A follower inflicted – “Need him to retire here man i Love him”. From the reactions of the fans, it can be drawn out that they really enjoyed this weird sideline moment presented by Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger.
Performances of Antonio Rudiger for Real Madrid so far this season
Antonio Rudiger has made the defensive line of Real Madrid quite solid since joining the Spanish league La Liga club in July 2022. He’s been massively loved by the fans of the Los Blancos for his wholehearted on-field efforts while representing his team.
The Germany international has so far played 18 matches for Real Madrid in the La Liga 2023-2024 season. In addition to his defensive contributions, he has also scored one goal for the club. In the Champions League this season, he took the field six times for the Spanish club till now. He has been a prominent feature in the playing 11 since signing for the club.
Rudiger has performed quite well in the opportunities he has been given. Rudiger’s game-reading ability and match awareness have often made it difficult for the opposition to break down the defensive line of Los Blancos. Fans of the club would hope that he continues to perform brilliantly for their team. He is a key figure in his club’s chase for the La Liga title this season.