Antonio Rudiger Scores Debut Goal for Real Madrid in Resounding Victory Over Mallorca

• Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger was on the scoresheet for the first time for Real Madrid
• Antonio Rudiger was named in the starting lineup against Real Mallorca following an injury to Eder Militao
• Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the 2022-23 season after beating Real Mallorca on Sunday

Antonio Rudiger registered his first goal in Real Madrid colours as Los Blancos came from behind to thump Real Mallorca 4-1 and extend their 100 percent start in LaLiga.

Rudiger joined the Spanish champions on a free transfer from Premier League giants Chelsea in the summer and he has imposed himself on Spanish football.

The Germany international also impressed as a centre back for Los Blancos, who have made the perfect start to their title defence, winning all five games.

Mallorca took the lead in the 35th as Vedat Muriqi’s unmarked header from a Kang In Lee free-kick put Mallorca into an unlikely lead.

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But Real Madrid pulled parity just before half-time through Federico Valverde who scored an epic solo goal from the edge of the area.

Brazilian star Vinicius Jr put them ahead with a calm finish after a run from Rodrygo, who netted a superb individual goal to make 3-1.

Rudiger then completed the rout in added time after converting Toni Kroos' free kick.

According to OptaJose, the 29-year-old has become only the second German player bag a goal in four of Europe's top five leagues in the 21st century.

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In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Rudiger clattered Luka Modric as if he was his opponent in the Champions League.

The Croatian maestro was running really fast with the ball – he needed some time to catch his breath after that tackle.