In a playful yet unexpected turn of events, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was caught on camera slapping the team's kitman, Manolin, during a training session. Known for his lighthearted goal celebrations involving slaps to his teammates, Rudiger has taken his quirky tradition beyond the pitch.
Rudiger's slapping ritual began as a humorous way to celebrate goals at Real Madrid. The playful gesture quickly caught on, becoming a post-goal tradition with players like Kylian Mbappé and VinÃcius Jr. joining in. Mbappé was first slapped by Rudiger after scoring in the UEFA Super Cup and later returned the favor during a Champions League match, humorously slapping Rudiger after his goal.
The incident during training, which saw Rudiger slapping Manolin, seemed to carry the same playful spirit. Despite being uncommon, it shows the team spirit and laid-back vibe among the Real Madrid players.
Real Madrid and Rudiger will now focus on their next La Liga match against Deportivo Alaves as they continue their title defense, following a commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol. As long as the team's humorous banter persists, it appears that the slapping custom will endure, adding togetherness and humor to the locker room.
As the season progresses, fans can expect more slaps as the team battles for success on both domestic and international fronts.
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