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Rooted for Real Madrid in Champions League final against Liverpool: Antonio Rudiger
YB WEB DESK. Dated: 6/21/2022 2:05:07 PM
New Delhi, June 20 Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said he was rooting for the Spanish giants during the Champions League final against Liverpool, saying he was hurting by the Cup finals losses with Chelsea to Jurgen Klopp's men. Rudiger, who joined Real from Chelsea as a free agent was unveiled by the La Liga giants on Monday, June 20. Rudiger heaped praise on Real Madrid, saying he is excited about the opportunity to play for the Spanish side, talking up their run to Champions League glory last season. Real came back from behind against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City before beating Liverpool 1-0 in the final. Rudiger, 29, has joined Real Madrid on a fouryear deal as a free agent as his contract with Chelsea expired at the end of the 2021-22 season