Defender Antonio Rüdiger celebrated Real Madrid’s victory at Wembley on Saturday by parading around the stadium with the Sierra Leone flag after Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr goals.
Rüdiger, born to a Sierra Leonean mother, has been involved in charitable initiatives to address poverty in the nation.
Real Madrid claimed their 15th Champions League title with a victory over Dortmund. Despite a torrid first half and missed opportunities from Dortmund, Real emerged victorious with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.
It was a disappointing night for Jadon Sancho, who is on loan to Dortmund from Manchester United, but a glorious one for England’s Jude Bellingham in his first season at Real.
Rüdiger began his career at VfB Stuttgart, then played for Roma and Chelsea, where he achieved success and won multiple titles. In 2022, he made a significant move by signing with Real Madrid.
What a proud moment @ToniRuediger @ChampionsLeague #SierraLeone native pic.twitter.com/5wZByR1AVW
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) June 2, 2024
