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Rudiger: My biggest goal at Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Toni Rudiger has recalled last season's clash with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Rudiger kept Haaland quiet in the first-leg of the Champions League semifinal.

He told GQ: "He (Haaland) was absolutely calm. I know how far I can go if I am 100% physically and mentally. A circumstance was created that I love. The previous days, the media wondered if I was going to be able to defend Haaland.

"There were many doubts in the environment and if I'm honest, I love that atmosphere: shine more when people doubt me.

"I don't feel like I've won it all, to be honest. One of the great objectives I have is to win the Champions League with Real Madrid. If you don't win it, it's like a failure. I am 30 years old, I am in my prime and I am very hungry for titles."

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