Real Madrid announces Rudiger's injury and long absence

Real Madrid officially announced on Friday, September 12th, that their star defender, the German Antonio Rüdiger, has suffered an injury and will be sidelined for a long period in the upcoming time.

Everyone was surprised by the announcement of Real Madrid's squad for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in the Spanish League, with Rüdiger's absence without the club disclosing the reasons for his exclusion.

Real Madrid will play against Real Sociedad tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th, as part of the fourth round of the Spanish Premier League, at the Reale Arena stadium.

Details of Rüdiger's injury with Real Madrid

Rüdiger participated normally in Real Madrid's collective training session this morning, concluding their preparations for the Real Sociedad match in La Liga, until the club announced his injury.

Real Madrid said in an official statement via the club's website a little while ago: "Following the examinations conducted today on our player Antonio Rüdiger by the medical services of Real Madrid, it was found that he is suffering from an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his left leg. His condition is awaiting developments.".

Real Madrid did not disclose the duration of Rüdiger's absence from the pitch due to this injury, but Spanish press reports revealed that he will be out for 3 months from participating in matches.

What is the position of both teams in the Spanish League standings?

Real Madrid currently occupies the top spot in the 2025/2026 Spanish Premier League standings with 9 points, while Real Sociedad is in sixteenth place with two points.