Duo could boost Real Madrid in the Champions League | OneFootball

Antonio Rüdiger returned to training with his Real Madrid teammates this Friday. The defender is recovering from a period away due to injury and has been out since the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético de Madrid, held on January 8. The German could not play in the final against Barcelona due to knee problems.

This morning, Rüdiger participated normally in activities with the squad and may be available for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano, for the 22nd round of the Spanish Championship. The news excites coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who has been facing difficulties in the defensive sector of the merengue team.

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Another recovery, albeit more cautiously, is that of full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has returned to participate in group activities with his teammates. The Englishman has been out since December 4 due to a muscle injury in the left thigh's rectus femoris.

Signed this season, the player has only 16 matches, a number affected by various injuries suffered over the period.

Both are expected to strengthen Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs, scheduled for February 17 and 25. The merengues' opponent will be Benfica.

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Rüdiger has 165 games for Real Madrid, with seven goals and four assists. Meanwhile, Trent has played 16 matches, has yet to score for the club, and has contributed three assists.

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