Outrageous insolence! Antonio Rüdiger slaps Real Madrid staff member in the face right during training

This is not Rüdiger's first controversial incident.

Details: Today, a video went viral on social network X showing 33-year-old German centre-back Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid striking a team staff member right in the middle of a training session.

Initially, Rüdiger was seen arguing with the team's equipment manager, then repeatedly feigned to strike him. After the club employee replied something to Rüdiger, the defender approached and slapped him across the face in front of the entire squad.

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This incident sparked a wave of outrage among Real Madrid fans, who point out that this is not Rüdiger's first disciplinary breach, while the club has shown no reaction to his actions.

Earlier, it was reported that Rüdiger struck his teammate Álvaro Carreras in the dressing room, which seriously affected the team's atmosphere.

Recall: "It was an isolated incident" - Álvaro Carreras comments on dressing room altercation with Rüdiger