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Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger has claimed it is more difficult to defend against Erling Haaland than Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n

Rudiger also told reporters that facing tough opponents gives him extra motivation.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefending against tough opponents? It is what I live for. Those are the moments I love \u2013 when all odds are against you when everyone talks against you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is how it was with Haaland. I live for those moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is tough to defend against tall players like [Erling] Haaland or [Victor] Osimhen, but I prefer to play against players of this height \u2013 rather than players of the height like [Lionel] Messi for example,\u201d the 30-year-old said.<\/p>\n

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