Antonio Rudiger’s use of distractions as a defender is something that Barcelona midfielder Pedri does not approve of. They have met multiple times this season for Real Madrid and Barcelona, and they will meet again in the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Championship for Spain and Germany, respectively.

He offered nothing but praise for Ilkay Gundogan, his teammate who made two controversial public statements regarding Barcelona’s play: the first accused the locker room of having the incorrect mentality, and the second pointed out “unacceptable mistakes” in the Champions League.

“Frоm the оutside, everything appears much larger. They will stоp at nоthing tо destrоy yоu. ‘Gundо’ is an incredibly genuine and great player. Instead оf remaining silent, it is best tо speak abоut things. Yоu shоuldn’t be jоking and celebrating while yоu’re оn the lоsing end. Whenever we cоme up shоrt, we get furiоus, and I dо my best tо find ways tо fix it,” he explained tо RadiоMarca.In the run-up to Spain-Geramny, there have been several inflammatory remarks. Spain were deemed youthful by Jens Lehmann, while La Roja have been anointed clear favorites by Vicente del Bosque. Pedri has admitted that, although he admires Rudiger’s skill, he is unhappy with Real Madrid’s strategy, and Joselu Mato, a striker from Spain, has stated his desire to retire Toni Kroos.

You are not intimidated by his strength and skill as a central defender. I felt disrespected by the pinching because it was painful and bothersome.

The strategy seems to be working, and most people will see the ultimate result as more important than the means. It seems like Rudiger has perfected the technique of avoiding punishment from referees for annoying opposing forwards, in addition to his talent for doing so.