Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger admitted he enjoyed his duels with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, ahead of the third meeting for the two teams in the Champions League this season in the second leg of the round of 16 at the Etihad Stadium.
"I don't think too much about statistics; I don't really care. In the group stage match, he won the duel. Players like Haaland are difficult to play against, and it was a pleasure to play against him. I really enjoyed the physical duel," said Rudiger, as quoted on Real Madrid's official.
Rudiger has featured in both previous matches against Man City this season, with Haaland scoring in the first meeting for just 43 minutes.
