In a friendly game against Mexico at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the Madrid defender opened the scoring.

Mexico held Germany to a draw in a friendly match played in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field (USA). One of the game’s most important players, Rüdiger headed home Gosens’ corner to score the game’s opening goal at 25′. The Real Madrid player engaged in the entire game.

Antuna gave Mexico a point in the 37th minute, while Sánchez gave them the lead in the second half. However, a goal by Füllkrug in the 51st minute tied the score at 2-2 for the Germans.