After the painful 1-3 loss to Milan in the Champions League, Antonio Rüdiger stood out by staying on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu to applaud the fans and apologize for the team's performance. The German center-back, visibly affected by the result, seemed lost in thought, as if he couldn't understand what had happened during the match.

Rüdiger, aware of the unwavering support from the Madridistas, took a step forward and walked across the field while applauding the supporters, thanking them for their backing throughout the night. It was a gesture of humility and responsibility from the defender, who accepted the defeat with maturity and showed his commitment to the fans.

At one point, his teammate Jesús Vallejo joined him, also applauding the fans, but later left Rüdiger to continue alone in the center of the field. This small act of separation underscores Rüdiger's personal commitment to the situation, as if he himself wanted to acknowledge the disappointing result, making it clear that despite the loss, the connection with the supporters remains vital.

This gesture from Rüdiger is going viral on social media, especially since he was the only starting player who stayed behind to applaud a Real Madrid fanbase that endured yet another defeat from their team.

Real Madrid, still searching for their best form after several consecutive losses, will have to reflect on this latest setback, especially after the difficult weeks following the Clasico and now this defeat against Milan.

With their focus on upcoming Champions League matches, Carlo Ancelotti's team faces the tough task of bouncing back, and the support from the crowd during moments like this could be crucial for the recovery and reflection process the team now faces.