Mar 3 • 08:22 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Antonio Rudiger avoids punishment despite footage showing knee to the face

Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid escaped punishment for a controversial knee to the face of his opponent during a match against Getafe, despite VAR reviewing the incident.

In a recent La Liga match, Real Madrid suffered a surprising defeat to Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu. During the game, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was involved in a controversial moment when he kneed Getafe player Diego Rico in the face while attempting to tackle. Although VAR reviewed the footage of the incident, it was concluded that Rudiger would not face any disciplinary action, which raised eyebrows among fans and commentators alike.

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