Real Madrid narrowly avoided defeat in the Champions League group game against Shakhtar Donetsk – thanks to Antonio Rüdiger. The German international headed the equalizer to make it 1-1 for the Madrilenians after a cross from Toni Kroos in the 5th minute of added time. When he headed, Rüdiger was cleared by Donetsk keeper Anatoliy Trubin and suffered a bloody laceration in his eye. It was an important goal for Real. The Spaniards have now qualified early for the round of 16 and have avoided an embarrassing defeat.
Champions League: “What doesn’t kill you…”: Rüdiger’s bloody header goal against Shakhtar Donetsk
