World Sports: Rudiger s starting position this season is difficult to guarantee, Alonso s first choice is Heysen

"World Sports" published an article talking about Rudiger's position.

After a long season with injuries on the Real Madrid defensive line, Xavi Alonso was lucky to have five top central defenders at the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

Therefore, the competition for the main position is becoming increasingly fierce, and the fixed candidate Rudiger has felt the most deeply about this. In fact, the German player only played one in the first three games of the new season. In the opening match against Osasuna, he was unable to play due to suspension. Although the game against Mallorca is available for dispatch, he was on the bench in the whole game. He only got the starting chance against Real Oviedo.

However, this dilemma was alleviated during his training camp with the German national team, and Rudiger became the absolute leader of the back line, starting in both matches against Slovakia and Northern Ireland.

It can be seen that unless unexpected situations occur, Rudiger's starting chance this season is destined to be as easy as before. In addition to regular competitors Militon and Alaba who have experienced long-term injuries, 20-year-old new player Heisen is undoubtedly the first choice for Xavi Alonso. The young central defender has continued to prove his value since joining.