Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Madrid said Rüdiger successfully underwent surgery on a meniscus tear in his left knee and will begin “his recovery process shortly.

The 32-year-old has been a staple of Carlo Ancelotti’s side this season, featuring 49 times in all competitions.

Antonio Rüdiger needs to show "class" and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Völler has said, after the defender appeared to throw ice toward the referee during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona.

It has been taken for granted that Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid, who are already preparing for his arrival. Liverpool are desperately trying to convince him to sign a new contract,

Former Man Utd midfielder Paul Scholes has weighed in on the debate over what Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold should do amid interest from Real Madrid.