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Antonio Ruediger had a quarrel with Luis Suarez placeholder image in victory Chelsea in leg I. Ahead of the decisive duel, Ruediger has no intention of taking revenge on Suarez.
Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano in the last 16 Champions League. The incident occurred in the second half after Los Rojiblancos conceded a goal scored by Olivier Giroud.
Starting from Suarez’s failure to pass Ruediger, the Atletico striker then pinched his opponent’s inner thigh. The Chelsea center-back became inflamed and then scolded Suarez, who was rewarded with encouragement. The dispute only ended after they were separated by players from both sides.
The Blues only needs a minimum of a draw to qualify for the last eight at home Atletico Madrid in the second leg, Thursday (18/3/2021), WIB. While, Atletico must win by a difference of at least two goals.
Pinch to Ruediger not the first ‘dirty’ action carried out by Uruguay’s top striker. However, Ruediger chose not to exaggerate the problem.
“At the end of the day it’s not something that gives me encouragement or anything of the sort,” Ruediger was quoted as saying Metro. “He’s defending his club, and so am I, that’s all.”
“For me, I will play without the feeling of wanting to take revenge. I only focus on our targets, which are winning games and qualifying. Atletico is not only Luis Suarez,” continued the Germany international defender.
“Frankly, he is a world class striker. He has shown it in every club he defends in Europe; Liverpool, Barcelona, Ajax, Atletico. I think he still has a lot to offer, for sure he is a tough opponent.”
“Like I said before, he’s just looking after his club, fighting for his team, and me, I do the same,” straightforward. Ruediger discuss the commotion incident with Luis Suarez placeholder image.
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