Speaking after the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, the German international declared:
“We are still alive.”
Context of the Statement
Bayern Munich took a narrow but valuable lead thanks to goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane, with Kylian Mbappé scoring Real Madrid’s only goal. Despite the loss, Rüdiger remained positive, reminding everyone that the tie is far from over ahead of the second leg at the Allianz Arena on 15 April.
His words reflect the fighting spirit within the Real Madrid squad. The defending champions know that a one-goal deficit at home is recoverable, especially with the second leg at home in Munich where Bayern will have the support of their passionate fans.
Rüdiger’s Leadership
The 33-year-old centre-back has been a vocal leader for Real Madrid this season. His statement is not just about the scoreline but also about maintaining belief and focus as the team prepares for what promises to be a tense and decisive second leg.
Real Madrid will now travel to Germany needing at least a 1-0 win or a higher-scoring victory to progress to the semi-finals.
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