Real Madrid’s most reliable defender is finally set to return vs PachucaReal Madrid faces Pachuca in the Club World Cup two days after an emotional match against Al Hilal. The tournament’s intensity raises injury concerns, especially given Madrid’s squad depth. However, Antonio Rüdiger’s post-surgery recovery puts him in contention for the Pachuca game, though his playing time remains uncertain given his recent knee surgery and the emergence of Raul Asencio and Dean Huijsen.